Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Systematic Review Across Disciplines and Geographical Locations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have become an integral part of outcome evaluation in reconstructive microsurgery. This study explored the usage of PROMs in microsurgical oncological head and neck reconstruction across surgical specialties and geographic regions.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted in Embase, MEDLINE, and Web of Science to identify studies reporting on adult patients undergoing oncological head and neck free flap reconstruction. Data extracted included PROM tools used, study demographics, surgical disciplines involved, procedural details, and outcomes.

Results

Of 5015 screened studies, 354 (n = 30,369 patients) met the inclusion criteria. A total of 94 PROM tools were identified. The most frequently used were the

SUBMITTER: Pfister P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12688922 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature