The views of physicians and nurses on the potentials of an electronic assessment system for recognizing the needs of patients in palliative care.

Journal: BMC palliative care
PMID: 32247316

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Patients in oncological and palliative care (PC) often have complex needs, which require a comprehensive treatment approach. The assessment of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) has been shown to improve identification of patient needs and foster adjustment of treatment. This study explores occupational routines, attitudes and expectations of physicians and nurses with regards to a planned electronic assessment system of PROs.

Authors

  • Natalia Radionova
    Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Wilhelmstraße 27, D-72074, Tuebingen, Germany. natalia.radionova@med.uni-tuebingen.de.
  • Gerhild Becker
    Clinic for Palliative Care, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Centre University of Freiburg, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
  • Regine Mayer-Steinacker
    Department of Internal Medicine III, University Hospital of Ulm, Ulm, Germany.
  • Deniz Gencer
    Department of Medicine III, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
  • Monika A Rieger
    Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Wilhelmstraße 27, D-72074, Tuebingen, Germany.
  • Christine Preiser
    Institute for Occupational Medicine, Social Medicine and Health Services Research, University Hospital Tuebingen, Wilhelmstraße 27, D-72074, Tuebingen, Germany.

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