Monitoring Daily Life in Older Adults with Prostate Cancer
Author Information
Author(s): Tibbitts Deanne, Beattie Zachary, Roeland Eric, Silbermann Rebecca, Webb Jason, Meyers Gabrielle, Kaye Jeffrey, Winters-Stone Kerri
Primary Institution: Oregon Health & Science University
Hypothesis
We evaluated the feasibility of using home-based, continuous passive monitoring of daily life functioning and symptoms in patients with prostate cancer beginning androgen deprivation therapy.
Conclusion
Passive monitoring of daily functioning and symptoms is feasible among older patients with prostate cancer starting treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- 17 patients were enrolled out of 52 approached.
- Retention over 14 months was 82%.
- Weekly survey completion was 79%.
- Data coverage for passive monitoring ranged from 55% to 98%.
Takeaway
This study looked at how we can use technology to keep track of how older men with prostate cancer are doing while they start their treatment.
Methodology
We used various sensors and surveys to monitor daily activities, symptoms, and cognitive performance in patients starting androgen deprivation therapy.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-selection of participants who may be more willing to engage with monitoring.
Limitations
Some patients chose not to participate due to concerns about the burden of monitoring.
Participant Demographics
Median age of participants was 73 years, with a mix of those who chose to participate and those who declined.
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