Abstract
Introduction This project aims to evaluate the ease and confidence of patients when using an iPad to complete an item prompt list (Patient Concerns Inventory) in a busy oncology outpatient clinic. Patients and methods 100 consecutive
patients attending routine maxillofacial oncology review clinic completed a study specific 5 item self-report questionnaire
after com- pletion of the PCI. Results Of eligible patients attending 14 clinics from March 2016 onwards, onethird
(31) preferred to complete the PCI on an iPad with a volunteer in a separate room, while two-thirds (69) preferred to complete the PCI by themselves on an iPad in the waiting room. Previous use of an iPad and patient age ([70) were factors indicating lower confidence and a preference towards needing help in a separate room. Although the majority of patients were able to complete the PCI in the waiting room themselves there is a proportion who for a variety of reasons would prefer to have assistance.
Conclusion This study helps to inform resource allocation (assistance and clinic area) when adopt the PCI across the whole
oncology outpatient setting. Further research is needed to identify cost efficient ways to promote the self- completion of
the PCI in those patients less confident
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-5 |
Journal | Oral Cancer |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 18 Jul 2017 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 18 Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- Patient Concerns InventoryiPadQuestion Prompt ListCancerHead and neck cancer