Patient reported outcome measures (PRO) in colorectal surgery

Area of Science:

• Colorectal Surgery
• Health Outcomes Research
• Patient-Centered Care

Background:

• Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are direct patient health status reports, uninterpreted by clinicians.
• PROs encompass patient-centered aspects like quality of life and pain.
• Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are instruments used to quantify PROs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss the significance and application of PROMs in colon and rectal surgery.
• To highlight the role of validated and non-validated tools in measuring patient outcomes.
• To emphasize the importance of patient perspectives in surgical care.

Main Methods:

• Review of literature on patient reported outcomes and measures.
• Discussion of validated and non-validated PROMs.
• Focus on the application within the field of colon and rectal surgery.

Main Results:

• PROMs provide valuable insights into patient experiences beyond clinical assessments.
• Both rigorously validated and practice-specific tools can capture important outcome data.
• The use of PROMs enhances the understanding of treatment effectiveness from the patient's viewpoint.

Conclusions:

• Patient reported outcome measures are essential for comprehensive evaluation in colon and rectal surgery.
• Incorporating PROMs improves patient-centered care and outcome assessment.
• Further integration of PROMs can refine surgical practices and patient management.