A mixed-methods study to evaluate a patient-designed tool to reduce harm from cancer-associated thrombosis: The EMPOWER study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common and serious complication of systemic anticancer therapies. Delays in presentation increase risk of death or long-term morbidity.

Background

A patient charity developed an information video for patients receiving systemic anticancer therapy including what to do if they developed symptoms of VTE. This was introduced into clinical practice in a regional cancer center and its impact compared with a district general hospital where the video was not used.

Methods

A mixed-methods approach was used, comprising clinical audit data, patient surveys, and key informant interviews. The time between development of VTE symptoms and seeking medical evaluation was routinely recorded on patients attending a regional cancer-associate

SUBMITTER: Baddeley E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8357625 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature