Electronic PRO assessment (1): definition, (dis-)advantages

• automated questionnaire allocation  (e.g. by diagnosis/time point)
• adaptable, user-friendly interfaces (e.g., large font, one-item-at-a-time display, progress bar, pause/resume)

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• supports Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT, see Chapter 3 for more information)
• automated evaluation (e.g. calculation of scales/scores)
• automated graphical overview (e.g. color-coding)

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• graphical visualisation of multiple assessment times (e.g. symptom trajectory)

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• automated integration of PRO data into clinical records
• easy accessibility of PRO data with respective authorization (e.g. from different computers)
• export of aggregated PRO data for further evaluation
• allows linking PRO data and further information (e.g. guideline recommendations for HCPs, self-management advice for patients)

Studies^1,2 show that patients accept electronically assessed PROs well and prefer the electronic assesment over the paper-pencil-based