Comparing the use of patient-reported outcomes in clinical studies in Europe in 2008 and 2018: a literature review.
Guro Lindviksmoen AstrupGudrun Elin RohdeStein Arne RimehaugMarit Helen AndersenTomm BernklevKristin BjordalRagnhild Sørum FalkNina Marie Høyning JørgensenKnut StavemAnita TollisenCecilie Delphin Amdalnull nullPublished in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2021)
The number of clinical studies from Europe using PROs was higher in 2018 than in 2008, but there was little difference in compliance with the PRO-specific criteria. The studies varied in terms of study design and PRO instruments used in both publication years.