Patient-reported outcome measures: selection of a valid questionnaire for routine symptom assessment in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease - a four-phase mixed methods study.

Esmee M van der WillikYvette MeulemanKaren PrantlGiel van RijnWillem Jan W BosFrans J van IttersumHans A J BartMarc H HemmelderFriedo W Dekker

Published in: BMC nephrology (2019)

The DSI was found to be valid and reliable, the most relevant, complete, and comprehensible symptom questionnaire available for routine assessment in patients with advanced CKD. Routine PROMs collection could be of great value to healthcare, both at individual patient and national level. Feedback on scores and involvement of healthcare providers may promote adaptation and implementation in healthcare.

Keyphrases

healthcare
patient reported outcomes
chronic kidney disease
clinical practice
patient reported
end stage renal disease
cross sectional
quality improvement
primary care
psychometric properties
randomized controlled trial
case report
clinical trial
health information
social media
affordable care act