Development of a core patient-centred outcome set for adults living with obesity: a modified delphi-based international consensus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a chronic disease linked to over 200 health conditions, reduced quality of life, and increased mortality. Despite the availability of multimodal treatments, there is a lack of standardised, patient-centred outcome measures to effectively assess and improve clinical care. This project aimed to define a core set of standardised outcome measures for adults with obesity, incorporating both patient-reported and clinician-reported outcomes. Additional objectives included determining the optimal measurement frequency and identifying case-mix variables essential for risk adjustment.

Methods

The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) established the Obesity Working Group (OWG), composed of 29 international experts and individuals living

SUBMITTER: Mekonnen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12396397 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature