Reply To: Discussion Topic for Seminar 12 (Presented by Teerawat Pholyiam)

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In mental health settings, ePROs are fundamental for clinicians to effectively monitor patients’ moods, anxiety levels, and treatment progress. This real-time data collection is crucial for timely interventions and adjustments to treatment plans. For patients with chronic illnesses, the use of ePROs is vital to improve patient engagement and self-management by allowing them to regularly report their symptoms and health status. This continuous feedback loop is imperative for healthcare providers to identify any issues early and tailor treatments to individual needs.
Patients require a user-friendly interface with a simple design, customization options, interactive elements such as gamification, educational content, and automated reminders to enhance engagement and usability. Multilingual support is essential to accommodate diverse populations. Healthcare providers will need seamless integration with EHR systems, automated reporting, advanced analytics, and predictive modeling tools to support clinical decision-making. Customizable templates and dynamic questionnaires are necessary to ensure relevance and minimize response burden.