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About this course
Chapters
1 Basic information on PROMs
2 Benefits of PROMs for clinical practice
3 Introduction to PROMs developed by the EORTC
4 Selection of PROMs for clinical practice
5 Modes of PRO assessment for clinical application
6 Implementation of PRO assessment in clinical practice
7 Interpretation of Patient-Reported Outcome data
8 PRO-based clinical communication
9 PRO-based initiation of clinical interventions
10 Patient-Reported Outcome-based self-management of patients
11 From Bench to Bedside: Clinical practice examples

About this course
Chapters
1 Basic information on PROMs
2 Benefits of PROMs for clinical practice
3 Introduction to PROMs developed by the EORTC
4 Selection of PROMs for clinical practice
5 Modes of PRO assessment for clinical application
6 Implementation of PRO assessment in clinical practice
7 Interpretation of Patient-Reported Outcome data
8 PRO-based clinical communication
9 PRO-based initiation of clinical interventions
10 Patient-Reported Outcome-based self-management of patients
11 From Bench to Bedside: Clinical practice examples

PRO-based clinical communication

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Q1 / 3

Please select all correct statements: Effective communication consisting of targeted professional information as well as building up a trustful relationship...

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provides the basis for mutual understanding. includes only the most essential and general information (e.g. results, definitions, options) to save time and reduce patient burden. is engaging by actively listening and responding to the patient's needs and feedback during the conversation. should be avoided as the patient has the right to get all available information and personal feelings hinder professional judgement. saves time and resources, reduces the probability of misunderstandings. is empathic, showing understanding and sensitivity to the patient's feelings and concerns.

Q2 / 3

Which strategies motivate patients to complete PROMs?

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If they are not burdened with discussions about the results. If the PROM is as comprehensive as possible and covers all conceivable issues. If the results are reviewed and utilized by their healthcare provider to guide their treatment and care. If they are reminded gently to complete. If a general unwillingness to complete will be discussed several times until the patient finally agrees. If they are adequately introduced why and how to complete the PRO assessment.

Q3 / 3

Please select all correct statements: Sensitive issues (e.g. sexuality) assessed with PROMs…

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should be discussed in a safe environment the patient feels comfortable with. should be avoided to discuss as studies show most patients feel uncomfortable to talk about. should be addressed as if it was any other topic to implicate talking about is normal. should be approached with open questions allowing patients to decide how much they want to share. should be discussed only when the patient initiates the discussion by himself.

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