Publications by authors named "Dina Saks"

Objective: Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are commonly collected in melanoma research. However, they are not used to guide immediate clinical care in Australia. This study explored the views and experiences of patients with Stage III melanoma and clinic staff during implementation of an electronic Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in melanoma (ePROMs-MEL) pilot to assess distress and quality of life.

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Article Synopsis
  • * It involves recruiting at least 50 patients and 5 clinicians, using a mixed-method approach that includes quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews to gather insights and experiences.
  • * The primary outcomes aim to assess how easy the PROMs are to complete and their relevance to patients, while secondary objectives include evaluating improvements in patients' emotional and physical well-being and the effectiveness of real-time data collection.
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