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Measuring outcomes in hand surgery.

Aviram M Giladi1, Kevin C Chung

  • 1Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5340, USA.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|March 20, 2013
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Measuring outcomes in hand and upper extremity surgery is inconsistent. This review guides patient-reported outcomes measure selection and use, highlighting future research directions for improved surgical outcome assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Health Services Research
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Outcome measurement in hand and upper extremity surgery lacks standardization.
  • Existing methods for assessing surgical results are inconsistent in quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) for upper extremity surgery.
  • To provide a practical guide for selecting, assessing, and utilizing questionnaires.
  • To outline future directions in health services research for outcome measurement.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current outcome measurement practices.
  • Guidance on questionnaire selection and application.
  • Discussion of health services research trends.

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Main Results:

  • Patient-reported outcomes measures (PROMs) are evolving but require consistent application.
  • A practical framework for PROM selection and use is essential.
  • Future research will refine outcome assessment in hand surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized use of PROMs is crucial for improving outcome assessment in hand and upper extremity surgery.
  • Health services research will drive advancements in surgical outcome measurement.
  • Effective questionnaire selection and implementation are key to reliable data.