Development of a core set of outcome measures for OAB treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and hypothesis

Standardized measures enable the comparison of outcomes across providers and treatments giving valuable information for improving care quality and efficacy. The aim of this project was to define a minimum standard set of outcome measures and case-mix factors for evaluating the care of patients with overactive bladder (OAB).

Methods

The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) convened an international working group (WG) of leading clinicians and patients to engage in a structured method for developing a core outcome set. Consensus was determined by a modified Delphi process, and discussions were supported by both literature review and patient input.

Results

The standard set measures outcomes of care for adults seekin

SUBMITTER: Foust-Wright C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5705742 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature