Which clinical interventions can be initiated based on PRO data?

• choice of treatment option (considering the possible impact of different therapeutic options on the patient's HRQOL e.g. based on individual PRO data and, if applicable available reference data)
• adjustment of ongoing therapy (e.g. change in chemo/radiation dose)
• change of therapy (e.g. from aggressive to less aggressive due to severe symptom burden)

intended to prevent or reduce cancer- or therapy-related burden and ensure adequate care

• medical interventions (e.g. prescription/change of medication)
• nursing interventions (e.g. mouth and skin care)
• psycho-oncological support
• physio- and occupational therapy
• social support
• assistance with activities of daily living
• wound/scar management and care.

• provision of informational materials/resources
• counselling regarding e.g.
  • symptom management
  • self-management options
  • available support services.

In depth information on this can be found in chapter 10.