Use Of Mobile Device Technology To Collect Patient-Reported Symptoms During Radiotherapy For Head And Neck Cancer: A Prospective Feasibility Study

9599 Background: Accurate assessment of toxicity allows for timely delivery of necessary supportive measures during radiotherapy (RT) treatment for head and neck cancer. The purpose of this prospective trial is to evaluate the feasibility of using mobile device technology to collect daily patient reported symptoms. Methods: A HIPAA-secure mobile application was developed to allow patients receiving RT for head and neck cancer to report symptom severity in five domains (fatigue, pain, nausea/vomiting, decreased appetite, anxiety) using the Patient Reported Symptom Monitoring System questionnaire. Patients were asked to report symptoms using a smartphone and/or tablet at least once daily during treatment or more often as needed. Patient surveys regarding use of mobile devices were obtained after completion of RT. Descriptive statistics, linear regression, and Fisheru0027s exact test were used to examine factors associated with symptom reporting. Results: 22 patients enrolled and 1 withdrew consent. A total of 9...