Publications by authors named "Chelsea McGowan"
Purpose: Remote symptom monitoring (RSM) using electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROS) connects patients and health care teams between appointments. Patient-perceived benefits and drawbacks of RSM are well-known, but health care team members' perceptions are less clear.
Methods: Health care team members from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the University of South Alabama Health Mitchell Cancer Institute participated in semi-structured qualitative interviews to explore their experiences and perspectives on RSM benefits and limitations.
Introduction: Remote symptom monitoring (RSM) allows patients to electronically self-report symptoms to their healthcare team for individual management. Clinical trials have demonstrated overarching benefits; however, little is known regarding patient-perceived benefits and limitations of RSM programs used during patient care.
Methods: This prospective qualitative study from December 2021 to May 2023 included patients with cancer participating in standard-of-care RSM at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Birmingham, AL, and the Univeristy of South Alabama (USA) Health Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) in Mobile, AL.
Article Synopsis
- This study evaluated patient engagement in remote symptom monitoring (RSM) programs for cancer, focusing on racial diversity among participants, as previous research showed low representation of racial minorities.
- Out of 883 patients approached for RSM between May 2021 and May 2023, only 6% declined participation; however, Black patients were over three times more likely to decline compared to White patients, despite similar rates of being approached.
- The findings suggest that Black patients and those from disadvantaged neighborhoods face challenges in engaging with RSM programs, indicating a need for further investigation to address barriers to equitable participation.