DIGITAL REAL-WORLD EVIDENCE PLATFORM- TAKING THE BURDEN OUT OF MELANOMA PAIN REPORTING
Author(s)
Larkin M1, Williams H1, Nixon A2
1Vitaccess Ltd, Oxford, UK, 2Chilli Consultancy, Salisbury, UK
OBJECTIVES: Our aim was to assess, in the context of melanoma real-world evidence, the value of participants reporting pain via a mobile application. Our focus was twofold: how would the data compare with the literature and what value does the app hold for the participant? METHODS: We developed a melanoma-specific mobile app, featuring a pain NRS question adapted from the Brief Pain Inventory (SF) and EuroQol’s EQ-5D 5L. Data were gathered from stage IV melanoma participants, recruited in collaboration with patient advocacy group MelanomaUK. Quantitative data focused on participant demographics, frequency of access to app, and regularity of reporting. Qualitative surveys elucidated: the value of using the data at consultations; whether anxiety related to recall-based pain-reporting was alleviated; and if participant burden of reporting over longer time periods was reduced. A scoping literature review was carried out to evaluate the published real-world evidence on pain in melanoma, and modalities of data capture. Feedback was evaluated to understand the everyday experience of living with melanoma and the impact of participants using an electronic application to report their pain within their real-life context rather than within clinical surroundings. RESULTS: The benefits of a flexible and intuitive reporting app solution were highlighted, including: greater accuracy and granularity in reporting over longer periods; usefulness of instant access to data during consultations; and a reduction in participant anxiety and burden related to verbal recall. CONCLUSIONS: In the context of melanoma, technology that allows participants to generate and record regular pain and QoL data in real-time and in the real life setting, has several benefits, not only for the participant, who experiences decreased burden in reporting and increased satisfaction in interactions with their healthcare professional, but also for carers, clinicians and stakeholders, who can instantly access accurate and granular pain data in order to offer improved treatment options and care.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2017-11, ISPOR Europe 2017, Glasgow, Scotland
Value in Health, Vol. 20, No. 9 (October 2017)
Code
PCN227
Topic
Patient-Centered Research
Topic Subcategory
Patient-reported Outcomes & Quality of Life Outcomes
Disease
Oncology