Table 1 Guided patient management by symptom severity within the ePRO system
Symptom severity level | ePRO system action/advice | Example of ePRO action/advice for shortness of breath |
|---|---|---|
Level 0: minimal/no symptoms | No patient advice required | Thank you for completing the questionnaire. |
Level 1: expected symptom(s) | Patient advice: self-management advice | Some shortness of breath after physical activity such as climbing the stairs is a normal part of recovery. You may wish to consider the advice below… |
Level 2: potentially concerning symptom(s) | Patient advice: contact a healthcare professional today if symptom is new or unreported | If you have not already discussed your shortness of breath with your medical team we recommend that you contact your CNS team today to discuss your symptoms |
Level 3: symptom(s) indicative of a complication | (i) Patient advice: contact a healthcare professional immediately (ii) Clinician alert: automated email to a Cancer Nurse Specialist | We recommend that you contact the hospital now to discuss your symptoms with the medical team. If you are unable to contact the CNS team, please call your GP to discuss your symptoms today |