Publications by authors named "Kevin Hamer"
Background And Objective: Radical prostatectomy (RP) is an established treatment for localised prostate cancer that can have a significant impact on urinary and sexual function, with recovery over time. Our aim was to describe functional recovery in the first year after RP, reporting descriptive outcomes alongside validated patient-reported outcome measure scores (Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite, EPIC-26).
Methods: Men undergoing RP between September 2015 and November 2019 completed EPIC-26 at baseline and 1, 3, 6, and 12 mo.
Article Synopsis
- A stratified approach to cancer follow-up care, including remote monitoring and self-management, is becoming more recommended, with patient portals being a key tool for access to health information.
- In a study evaluating a patient portal for men with prostate cancer, 60% registered, but only 37% logged in at least once in 6 months, indicating room for improvement in user engagement.
- While most users found the portal helpful and easy to use, 40% didn't use it due to factors like limited computer access and skills, highlighting the need to address these barriers to enhance care equity.