Patient Reported Outcome Measures

Relying primarily on patient global assessments falls short in determining comprehensive disease severity, but by adding the Skindex instrument or other measures, clinicians may obtain a better evaluation of patient quality of life, according to a panel of stakeholders on behalf of the International Dermatology Outcome Measures and the American Academy of Dermatology.

CHICAGO — At the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Annual Meeting, Judith F. Baumhauer, MD, discussed a study that looked at whether physical therapy produced value for nonoperatively managed foot and ankle patients. She said patient-reported outcomes measures information system (PROMIS) scales showed physical therapy was beneficial for these patients.

Lower health-related quality of life scores were associated with higher mortality in black and Hispanic patients who received hemodialysis, according to a published study.

In a published article, researchers suggest nephrologists consider using tools that measure patient experience and perception to develop personalized care plans for those with ESKD.

The Association of Community Cancer Centers will present awards to three oncology professionals at its 36th National Oncology Conference, which will be held Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 in Orlando.

In a follow-up analysis of participants in clinical trials, researchers found that patient-reported outcome scores increased in patients who achieved sustained virologic response after treatment for hepatitis C, whereas scores decreased in those who did not.

BOSTON — Patients who underwent arthroscopic shoulder stabilization with knotless anchors had outcomes similar to patients who had traditional knotted anchors, according to a presentation at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. In addition, investigators found all-suture-based anchors may be correlated with lower redislocation rates.

A survey of patients with nonsurgical knee osteoarthritis found that just 38% of general practitioners adhere to process indicators, particularly informing patients of the importance of weight loss and referring them to physical therapy, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

The Patient-Report Outcomes Measurement Information Systems global health short form is responsive to patient-reported – but not physician-reported – changes in lupus, according to findings published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Following the lead of businesses, consumer transactions, news dissemination and more, medicine — a profession rooted in a “hands-on” tradition — is evolving into the digital age.