Patient-Reported Outcomes in Gastroenterology: Clinical and Research Applications.
- Author:
Brennan M R SPIEGEL
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System; Division of Digestive Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Department of Health Services, UCLA School of Public Health; 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.
