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Table 1.

Overview of benefits found in scientific literature regarding the use of PRO data collection into routine cancer care

Potential benefits of inclusion of PRO instruments in routine practice
• Improve accuracy of symptom assessment and symptom control
• Improve patient-physician communication
• Improve patient’s QoL and satisfaction with care
• Save time during clinical visits
• Facilitate shared medical decision making
• Easily linking PRO information with medical data for research purposes
• Timely referral to supportive or palliative care services

Potential benefits of inclusion of PRO instruments in routine practice
• Improve accuracy of symptom assessment and symptom control
• Improve patient-physician communication
• Improve patient’s QoL and satisfaction with care
• Save time during clinical visits
• Facilitate shared medical decision making
• Easily linking PRO information with medical data for research purposes
• Timely referral to supportive or palliative care services