Synthesis and summary of patient-reported outcome measures to inform the development of a core outcome set in colorectal cancer surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures (PROMs) are standard measures in the assessment of colorectal cancer (CRC) treatment, but the range and complexity of available PROMs may be hindering the synthesis of evidence. This systematic review aimed to: (i) summarize PROMs in studies of CRC surgery and (ii) categorize PRO content to inform the future development of an agreed minimum 'core' outcome set to be measured in all trials.

Method

All PROMs were identified from a systematic review of prospective CRC surgical studies. The type and frequency of PROMs in each study were summarized, and the number of items documented. All items were extracted and independently categorized by content by two researchers into 'health domains', and discrepancies were discussed with a patient

SUBMITTER: McNair AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4744711 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature