This is a single-site, non-randomized study on the outcomes of remote real-time "ePRO monitoring" in thoracic surgery patients. ePRO monitoring is a health information technology intervention comprised of delivering longitudinal electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) surveys (e.g., on symptoms, and physical functioning) coupled with automated provider alerts for concerning survey responses.
18 years or older
English or Spanish speaking
Able to complete a web-based, telephonic (IVR), or CRA (or other IRB-approved research team member)-administrated symptom survey
Planned to undergo major thoracic surgery (involving chest wall incisions and overnight admission)
Not completing planned surgery within 3 months of obtaining informed consent
Inability to understand English or Spanish
Having undergone only minor thoracic surgery (e.g. bronchoscopy, cervical mediastinoscopy)
Dementia, altered mental status, or any psychiatric condition determined by the thoracic surgery provider team that would prohibit the understanding or rendering of informed consent.
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Lead sponsor
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Collaborator