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To determine the acceptability of using a touchscreen computer survey to evaluate physical side effects, anxiety, depression, and perceived needs in oncology patients.

October 2, 1997Journal of Psychosocial Oncology

Are Touchscreen Computer Surveys Acceptable to Medical Oncology Patients?

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SNSallie NewellSax Institute AGAfaf GirgisSydney South West Area Health Service RSRob Sanson‐FisherHunter Medical Research Institute

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Survey study demonstrates high acceptability of touchscreen computer questionnaires in cancer patients, indicating their potential for routine symptom monitoring.

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To determine the acceptability of using a touchscreen computer survey to evaluate physical side effects, anxiety, depression, and perceived needs in oncology patients.
Administered a touchscreen survey to cancer patients (N=229) undergoing chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Assessed patient acceptability, prior computer experience, and willingness to share survey results with oncologists at each hospital visit.
The touchscreen survey was highly acceptable, despite approximately 60% of patients reporting no prior computer experience.
Overall, 96% of patients were happy for their oncologist to receive a summary of results, and 89% were willing to complete the survey at every visit.

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Newell et al. (1997) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1b6dbf0ea968f653abd63c https://doi.org/10.1300/j077v15n02_03

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Survey study demonstrates high acceptability of touchscreen computer questionnaires in cancer patients, indicating their potential for routine symptom monitoring.

Are Touchscreen Computer Surveys Acceptable to Medical Oncology Patients?

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Are Touchscreen Computer Surveys Acceptable to Medical Oncology Patients?

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