A systematic review of randomised controlled trials evaluating the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).

Sana IshaqueJ KarnonG ChenR NairA B Salter

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2018)

Overall, studies that compared PROM to standard care either reported a positive effect or were not powered to find pre-specified differences. There is justification for the use of a PROM as part of standard care, but further adequately powered studies on their use in different contexts are necessary for a more comprehensive evidence base.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
case control
pain management
chronic pain