Patient reported outcomes (PROs): Considerations for implementation in your ERAS program

Sarah P. Huepenbecker, Larissa A. Meyer

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Abstract

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are patient health measures reported directly by patients and can be reported via patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). PROs are well-suited to measure the multiple domains and complex process of postoperative recovery and can help institutions monitor, understand, and compare patterns of recovery. When implementing PROs, the selection of a PROM should be guided by goals of the clinical application; study, or institutional resources informing the setting, mode, timing, and frequency of PRO collection; and instrument metrics such as intended use, measured concepts, scoring, content validity, responsiveness, recall period, response options, number of items, questionnaire length, and formatting. There are multiple treatment-specific PROMS that have been designed to measure postoperative outcomes and may be used in studies evaluating ERAS. ERAS studies measuring PROs have overall demonstrated improved PROs compared to non-ERAS perioperative care, although PROs specific to ERAS in gynecologic surgery remain underutilized.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe ERAS® Society Handbook for Obstetrics & Gynecology
PublisherElsevier
Pages193-215
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9780323912082
ISBN (Print)9780323918251
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • Enhanced recovery after surgery
  • Functional recovery
  • Patient reported outcomes
  • Patient-centered care
  • Symptom burden

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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