Symptom Management Implementation of Patient Reported Outcomes in Oncology

Before eSyM go-live, study team members from each site will solicit input via emailed survey, remote meetings and/or in-person meeting on the use of ePROs in oncology from stakeholders to obtain input regarding adaptation, anticipated challenges, and implementation.

After eSyM go-live and on an ongoing basis, we will evaluate the implementation process at each of the sites with a focus on adoption, appropriateness, acceptability, sustainability, penetration, and scalability. We will do so through emailed surveys and/or discussions with health system leadership, clinicians, clinic support staff, and informatics/IT staff.

A small subset of patients and stakeholders were invited to take part in qualitative interviews after the eSyM trial rollout.

"A subset of control and intervention patients will be asked to complete a research questionnaire called the SASS Questionnaire asking about their Self-efficacy, Attainment of information needs, Symptom burden, and Satisfaction with care."

The electronic symptom management (eSyM) program is the EHR-integrated ePRO program being evaluated through this trial.