Prostate Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
PROM, EPIC-26, electronic, questionnaire, mobile, quality of life, radiation therapy
Brief summary
This is an observational study where prostate cancer related PROMs (EPIC-26) is collected using two different methods (by paper questionnaires and electronically) and patient experience and preference is asked.
Detailed description
Prostate cancer patients that are treated with radiation therapy for local prostate cancer receive EPIC-26 before treatment and during follow-up. EPIC-26 is collected both traditionally using paper questionnaires and electronically. Patients experience and preference for these are asked.
Interventions
OTHERelectronic PROMs questionnaire
Patients are asked to complete EPIC-26 questionnaire in paper and electronically
Sponsors
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
* cT1-4N0M0, gleason 6-10, PSA \< 100, WHO ≤ 2 prostate cancer eligible for radiation therapy * willing to complete EPIC-26 questionnaires both in paper and electronically * willing to consent for the study
Exclusion criteria
* not able to complete EPIC-26 both in paper and electronically
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| preference | through study completion, an average of 1 year | patient preference for type of questionnaire (paper versus electronic) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| QoL as measured using the validated EPIC-26 questionnaire | through study completion, an average of 1 year | Patient QoL after RT (EPIC-26, scale 0-100) |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed