Table 5 Reasons for non-completion of the e-PRO assessment (n = 255 reasons stated in n = 235 patient contacts)
General reasons (n = 129 reasons) | n (%) |
|---|---|
Does not want to complete (no reason mentioned) | 47 (18.4) |
Completion too much burden (e. g. high symptom burden, poor general health status) | 36 (14.1) |
No motivation/does not see sense (e. g. no change in health status, no reaction on results anyway) | 21 (8.2) |
Mild cognitive impairment, problems regarding communication and/or understanding | 19 (7.5) |
General dissatisfaction (e. g. with treatment) | 4 (1.6) |
Does not like questions/answers | 2 (0.8) |
Specific reasons, but willing to complete in general (n = 126 reasons) | |
Intention to complete independently later, but did not | 52 (20.4) |
Temporary (e. g. other priorities like family visit, high burden, upcoming therapy) | 44 (17.3) |
Forthcoming discharge/transfer | 21 (8.2) |
Technical problems | 9 (3.5) |