Comparing the use of patient-reported outcomes in clinical studies in Europe in 2008 and 2018: a literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Several guidelines for the use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in clinical studies have been published in the past decade. This review primarily aimed to compare the number and compliance with selected PRO-specific criteria for reporting of clinical studies in Europe using PROs published in 2008 and 2018. Secondarily, to describe the study designs, PRO instruments used, patient groups studied, and countries where the clinical studies were conducted.

Methods

A literature search was conducted in MEDLINE to identify eligible publications. To assess the number of publications, all abstracts were screened for eligibility by pairs of reviewers. Compliance with PRO-specific criteria and other key characteristics was assessed in a random sample of 150 eligible full-text

SUBMITTER: Astrup GL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8921066 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature