Help researchers understand how AI could help patients report on their conditions

What’s the title of the study?

Using AI to summarise quality of life questionnaires for adults who have or have previously had cancer

What’s the project about?

Patients with cancer often need to complete surveys about their condition or treatment, such as their symptoms or quality of life. These forms are very important as they help track their care.

But these forms can be difficult to understand for some people. The answers people can give are often limited, which might mean people can't accurately report on their experiences.

Researchers want to investigate whether artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to help patients complete these forms by writing summaries which capture more nuance and detail. 

Who’s organising it?

Name of project lead: Dr Rosalind Adam

Job title: Senior Clinical Lecturer

Organisation: University of Aberdeen

Email address: rosalindadam@abdn.ac.uk

Phone number: 01224 437 906

Who can take part?

You can take part if you 

• Can read and understand English 
• Have had a personal diagnosis of any cancer at any time.

Why do you want me to be involved? 

By taking part, you’ll help researchers test whether AI can effectively support patients to fill in surveys and forms. This could help patients better record their condition and treatment which could lead to better care. 

What will you ask me to do?

The researchers would like you to complete a quality of life questionnaire. As well as the standard questions, there will also be the chance for you to explain your answers to each question, and state whether any of them are difficult to answer, and why. 

How do I get involved?

Please complete the questionnaire.  

When’s the deadline?

20 August 2025