Regular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients with cancer, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).
University of Toronto - Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy Nov 14 2024 Regular, self-reported symptom screening was associated with reduced symptom burden when compared with usual care for pediatric patients with cancer, according to new research led by scientists at the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children .
While we are seeing encouraging survival rates for kids diagnosed with cancer, it's universal that children express severe bother due to treatment they receive. The main purpose of symptom screening is to allow children to have a real voice and express the degree to which they are bothered by these symptoms so we can find ways to make their treatment kinder."
Self-reported symptom scores were measured using the Symptom Screening in Pediatrics Tool , a validated symptom assessment tool previously developed by the study co-authors.
Related StoriesAs part of the study, the research team also evaluated unplanned healthcare visits and saw an increase in emergency department visits among the screening group. "We think it's likely that because families and parents in particular could see their child's symptom scores, they felt they should seek additional medical attention to help address how their kids were feeling," said Dupuis.
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