Patient-Reported Outcomes in Gastroenterology: Clinical and Research Applications.
- Author:
Brennan M R SPIEGEL
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Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
2. Division of Digestive Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
3. Department of Health Services, UCLA School of Public Health
4. and UCLA/VA Center for Outcomes Research and Education, Los Angeles, California, USA. bspiegel@mednet.ucla.edu
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Gastroenterology;
Patient-reported outcomes;
Quality of life
- MeSH:
Gastroenterology;
Humans;
Hypogonadism;
Mitochondrial Diseases;
Ophthalmoplegia;
Quality of Life
- From:Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
2013;19(2):137-148
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Patient-generated reports, also known as Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs), capture the patients' illness experience in a structured format and may help bridge the gap between patients and providers. PROs measure any aspect of patient-reported health (e.g., physical, emotional or social symptoms) and can help to direct care and improve clinical outcomes. When clinicians systematically collect patient-reported data in the right place at the right time, PRO measurement can effectively aid in detection and management of conditions, improve satisfaction with care and enhance the patient-provider relationship. This review article summarizes the latest approaches to PRO measuring for clinical trials and clinical practice, with a focus on use of PROs in gastroenterology.
