Assessing the correlation between patient and family reported outcome measures and multiple myeloma clinical parameters.

ABSTRACT: Multiple Myeloma (MM) is characterized by multifaceted symptoms stemming from the disease itself, treatment complications, and involvement of various organs. MM significantly impacts the lives of patients and caregivers. This study aims to assess Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Family Reported Outcome Measures (FROMs) alongside conventional evaluation tools. A quantitative, prospective, observational study was conducted involving active MM patients. Participants completed PROMs/FROM-16 questionnaires quarterly for 12 months. Spearman correlation analysis was employed to explore associations between PROMs/FROM-16 and disease evaluation parameters. Friedman's test and Wilcoxon's test compared mean PROMs/FROM-16 scores at study onset with the following months. A better disease e

SUBMITTER: Ballan-Haj M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12748695 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature