Barriers To Widespread Implementation Of Patient-Reported Outcome Platforms For Cancer Patients.

107Background: Patient-reported outcome (PRO) platforms for cancer patients have shown to be effective in improving overall survival, quality of life, and adherence to medication in studies. However, due to controlled environments and limited regional scope, they do not shed light on the barriers for widespread PRO implementation. This study aims to identify such barriers by studying user demographics and usage patterns of an existing free Brazilian PRO mobile app. Methods: From Dec. 2016 to Jul. 2018, 1,246 cancer patients voluntarily registered on the mobile app downloadable on Google Play Store. Patients could report symptoms, physical activity, hours of sleep, weight, fever, overall well-being, and reasons for gratitude on the app. Other features included alarms for medications and a record of patientsu0027 hospitals and medical staff. Data collected by the app were analyzed for primary outcomes of user demographics and app usage patterns. Results: Out of the 1,246 registered patients, 44.1% were between ...