Computerized symptom and quality-of-life assessment for patients with cancer part II: acceptability and usability

Oncology Nursing Forum
Kristin H MullenBrenda K Zierler

Abstract

To determine the acceptability and usability of a computerized quality-of-life (QOL) and symptom assessment tool and the graphically displayed QOL and symptom output in an ambulatory radiation oncology clinic. Descriptive, cross-sectional. Radiation oncology clinic located in an urban university medical center. 45 patients with cancer being evaluated for radiation therapy and 10 clinicians, who submitted 12 surveys. Acceptability of the computerized assessment was measured with an online, 16-item, Likert-style survey delivered as 45 patients undergoing radiation therapy completed a 25-item QOL and symptom assessment. Usability of the graphic output was assessed with clinician completion of a four-item paper survey. Acceptability and usability of computerized patient assessment. The patient acceptability survey indicated that 70% (n = 28) liked computers and 10% (n = 4) did not. The program was easy to use for 79% (n = 26), easy to understand for 91% (n = 30), and enjoyable for 71% (n = 24). Seventy-six percent (n = 25) believed that the amount of time needed to complete the computerized survey was acceptable. Sixty-six percent (n = 21) responded that they were satisfied with the program, and none of the participants chose the v...Continue Reading

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