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Chapman M, Milte R, Dawson S, Laver K. Patient-reported experience measures for people living with dementia: A scoping review. DEMENTIA 2024:14713012241272823. [PMID: 39118041 DOI: 10.1177/14713012241272823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/10/2024]
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The prevalence of dementia is increasing globally, with an estimated 139 million people expected to be living with dementia by 2050. Across numerous countries, substandard care for people with dementia is evident, with quality improvement needed. Recently, a focus on patient-reported experience measures (PREMs) has been utilised in healthcare services as a method of evaluating the care experiences provided and determining areas of improvement. The literature is scarce regarding the feasibility and acceptability of implementing PREMs with people with moderate to advanced dementia. This scoping review aimed to identify PREMs that have been used with vulnerable populations including people with cognitive impairment, mental health concerns, and children, outline dimensions included, and determine adaptions made to the PREMs to improve acceptability of the instruments for vulnerable populations. A database search of Medline was conducted to identify 36 studies including 32 PREMs. The PREMs identified covered a range of dimensions, most frequently care effectiveness, care environment, and patient involvement. The most common adaption to the PREMs was simplification of wording and sentence structure. Several measures conflated patient outcomes and patient satisfaction with patient experience, limiting utility for improving patient experience specifically. While several PREMs have been used with people with dementia, challenges in their implementation and their applicability to specific settings limit their use more broadly. Evidently, there is a need for development of a PREM for people with moderate to advanced dementia that is applicable across healthcare settings and is appropriately adapted for varying cognitive and communicative barriers.
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- Madison Chapman
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Australia
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- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Australia
- Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care Service, Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Australia
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Mourits BMP, den Hartog SJ, de Graaf JA, Roozenbeek B, Post MWM, Visser-Meily JMA, Scholten EWM. Exploring patients' experience using PROMs within routine post-discharge follow-up assessment after stroke: a mixed methods approach. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2024; 8:46. [PMID: 38668901 PMCID: PMC11052975 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-024-00724-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient Reported Outcomes Measures (PROMs) are being used increasingly to measure health problems in stroke clinical practice. However, the implementation of these PROMs in routine stroke care is still in its infancy. To understand the value of PROMs used in ischemic stroke care, we explored the patients' experience with PROMs and with the consultation at routine post-discharge follow-up after stroke. METHODS In this prospective mixed methods study, patients with ischemic stroke completed an evaluation questionnaire about the use of PROMs and about their consultation in two Dutch hospitals. Additionally, telephone interviews were held to gain in-depth information about their experience with PROMs. RESULTS In total, 63 patients completed the evaluation questionnaire of which 10 patients were also interviewed. Most patients (82.2-96.6%) found completing the PROMs to be feasible and relevant. Half the patients (49.2-51.6%) considered the PROMs useful for the consultation and most patients (87.3-96.8%) reported the consultation as a positive experience. Completing the PROMs provided 51.6% of the patients with insight into their stroke-related problems. Almost 75% of the patients found the PROMs useful in giving the healthcare provider greater insight, and 60% reported discussing the PROM results during the consultation. Interviewed patients reported the added value of PROMs, particularly when arranging further care, in gaining a broader insight into the problems, and in ensuring all important topics were discussed during the consultation. CONCLUSIONS Completing PROMs appears to be feasible for patients with stroke attending post-discharge consultation; the vast majority of patients experienced added value for themselves or the healthcare provider. We recommend that healthcare providers discuss the PROM results with their patients to improve the value of PROMs for the patient. This could also improve the willingness to complete PROMs in the future.
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- B M P Mourits
- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Neurology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sports, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sports, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Center of Excellence for Rehabilitation Medicine, UMC Utrecht Brain Center, University Medical Center Utrecht, and De Hoogstraat Rehabilitation, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Vigil IM, Sylvia M. Transforming Neurology Care Delivery Through a Population Health Data Strategy. Neurol Clin Pract 2024; 14:e200248. [PMID: 38585437 PMCID: PMC10996910 DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000200248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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Background With more than 30% of global data originating from health care, deriving usable insights that improve health requires population health analytics. In neurology, data-driven approaches have grown in significance because of digital health records and advanced analytics. A vital aspect of this evolution is adopting a population health data strategy (PHDS). Recent Findings Crafting a tailored PHDS for neurology involves cataloging data points and measures spanning demographics, clinical history, genetics, and social determinants. Neurologic outcomes include mortality rates, functional and cognitive abilities, and imaging results. A robust strategy relies on interoperability, advanced analytics, and transparent AI algorithms. Summary Neurology is embracing data-driven health care. The PHDS synthesizes diverse patient data to provide personalized care. It includes a wide range of outcome measures to address neurologic complexities. Advanced analytics and collaboration among neurologists, data scientists, and business leaders uncover hidden patterns and promote outcome-driven medicine in the 21st century.
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- Ines M Vigil
- Clarify Health Solutions (IMV); and Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (MS)
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- Clarify Health Solutions (IMV); and Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (MS)
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Rzadkiewicz M, Chylińska J. Walking in their shoes: How primary-care experiences of adults aged 50+ reveal the benefits of e-learning intervention for general practitioners. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2023; 15:1237-1253. [PMID: 36609871 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Patient experiences and activation are increasingly researched. However, related data are limited in three areas: interventions for general practitioners (GPs) working with mature adults (50+), dedicated e-learning interventions for GPs, and assessments of e-learning for medical staff through patient experiences. We examined how e-learning intervention focused on improving GPs' skills in activating communication (understood as promoting engagement and active participation in healthcare) can enhance the experiences of mature patients. The intervention was designed for GPs, yet innovative assessment was based on patient experiences post-visit. Three research conditions for GPs (n = 165) were introduced: (1) e-learning or (2) pdf-article intervention and (3) control. Two independent waves of their patients participated before and after the intervention. Experience measures for patients (n = 1639) included the Patient Expectations Scale (post-visit), perceived GP's Communication Skills scale, and Patient Satisfaction with Visit scale. E-learning intervention compared with the control group had a favorable effect for 5 out of 8 dimensions of patient experience. Change in emotional support and quality of life was particularly visible. Mature patient experiences can be improved with the e-learning intervention for GPs. Measuring patient experience enriches the available knowledge and can help design future research and interventions.
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- Marta Rzadkiewicz
- Department of Health Psychology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Health Psychology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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König AN, Himmler S, Buschner P, Sundmacher L. Experiences with and perception of patient-reported outcome measurement in patients undergoing knee and hip replacement in Germany. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2023; 7:76. [PMID: 37486588 PMCID: PMC10366036 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-023-00618-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient-reported outcome measures - PROMs - have been developed to provide an assessment of patients' physical function, symptoms, and health-related quality of life. With patient-centered care becoming increasingly important, several national strategies have been initiated for PROM measurement. However, Germany is only at the beginning of this process. The objective of this study is to assess patients' experience with and perception of completing PROMs in patients undergoing knee and hip replacement in Germany. METHODS This study used survey data from patients undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery in a hospital in Germany. Before surgery, patients completed a PROMs survey. After at least 6 months, patients were re-contacted to fill in a questionnaire about their experiences with and perception of the PROMs data collection. RESULTS Most patients either agreed or totally agreed that the time to fill in the questionnaire was appropriate (89%), that the purpose of the PROMs collection was clear (85%), that the questionnaire's content applied to their appointment (73%), and that this systematic assessment was beneficial (81%). The corresponding proportions were 54% for feeling productive while waiting and 50% for feeling that the information in the questionnaire affected the patient-doctor interaction positively. Only few significant associations were found between patient characteristics and the favorability of patients' ratings. There were no significant differences between hip and knee replacement surgery patients regarding the favorability rating on any survey question. CONCLUSIONS The results of this study suggest that PROMs collection in the context of hip and knee replacement surgery is practicable and partly also perceived beneficial by patients. Orthopedic procedures could serve as a starting point for broader use and routine PROMs collection in Germany.
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Gibbs D, Toop N, Grossbach AJ, Keister A, Mallory N, Hatef B, Weinberg J, Viljoen S, Xu D. Electronic versus paper patient-reported outcome measure compliance rates: A retrospective analysis. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2023; 226:107618. [PMID: 36773533 DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2023.107618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are key tools used to inform clinical research and patient-centered care. Application of data collected from PROMs, however, may be limited by incomplete responses, and little is known regarding the efficacy of varied PROM delivery methods. The objective of this study was to compare PROMs compliance when delivered via paper and electronic formats. METHODS Elective adult spinal deformity patients were screened for inclusion. Data collected included demographics, type of surgery, PROMs compliance, and discharge care. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis (MVA) were performed to compare pre- and postoperative compliance rates. RESULTS Of the 474 included patients, 177 were administered paper PROMs, while 297 were electronic. Preoperatively, 101 patients (57.1%) had any portion of their paper PROMs available; 179 (60.3%) had any of their electronic PROMs available (p = 0.492). Among all patients, 76 (42.9%) and 170 (57.2%) had all of their completed preop PROMs available (p = 0.003). Among patients with any of their preop PROMs completed, 75.2% with paper and 95.0% with electronic were completed in their entirety (p < 0.001). Similar trends were observed among postoperative PROMs. MVA demonstrated electronic delivery as the only significant correlate with pre- and post-operative PROMs compliance (p < 0.001 and p = 0.003, respectively). CONCLUSIONS No differences were observed across modalities when considering any available PROMs, yet electronic PROM delivery was associated with higher completion of PROMs. In order to improve the quality of patient-reported data, electronic delivery with alternative methods of quality improvement may be considered to increase PROMs retention rates.
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- David Gibbs
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA.
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA
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- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurological Surgery, Columbus, OH, USA
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Hyland CJ, Guo R, Dhawan R, Kaur MN, Bain PA, Edelen MO, Pusic AL. Implementing patient-reported outcomes in routine clinical care for diverse and underrepresented patients in the United States. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2022; 6:20. [PMID: 35254556 PMCID: PMC8901833 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-022-00428-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are used increasingly in routine clinical care and inform policies, reimbursements, and quality improvement. Less is known regarding PRO implementation in routine clinical care for diverse and underrepresented patient populations. OBJECTIVE This review aims to identify studies of PRO implementation in diverse and underrepresented patient populations, elucidate representation of clinical specialties, assess implementation outcomes, and synthesize patient needs, concerns, and preferences. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO were searched September 2021 for studies aiming to study PRO implementation in diverse and underrepresented patient populations within the United States. Studies were screened and data extracted by three independent reviewers. Implementation outcomes were assessed according to Proctor et al. taxonomy. A descriptive analysis of data was conducted. RESULTS The search yielded 8,687 records, and 28 studies met inclusion criteria. The majority were observational cohort studies (n = 21, 75%) and conducted in primary care (n = 10, 36%). Most studies included majority female (n = 19, 68%) and non-White populations (n = 15, 54%), while fewer reported socioeconomic (n = 11, 39%) or insurance status (n = 9, 32.1%). Most studies assessed implementation outcomes of feasibility (n = 27, 96%) and acceptability (n = 19, 68%); costs (n = 3, 11%), penetration (n = 1, 4%), and sustainability (n = 1, 4%) were infrequently assessed. CONCLUSION PRO implementation in routine clinical care for diverse and underrepresented patient populations is generally feasible and acceptable. Research is lacking in key clinical specialties. Further work is needed to understand how health disparities drive PRO implementation outcomes.
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- Colby J Hyland
- Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard School of Public Health, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Countway Library, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Merker VL, Knight P, Radtke HB, Yohay K, Ullrich NJ, Plotkin SR, Jordan JT. Awareness and agreement with neurofibromatosis care guidelines among U.S. neurofibromatosis specialists. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2022; 17:44. [PMID: 35144646 PMCID: PMC8832755 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-022-02196-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction The neurofibromatoses (NF) are a group of rare, genetic diseases sharing a predisposition to develop multiple benign nervous system tumors. Given the wide range of NF symptoms and medical specialties involved in NF care, we sought to evaluate the level of awareness of, and agreement with, published NF clinical guidelines among NF specialists in the United States. Methods An anonymous, cross-sectional, online survey was distributed to U.S.-based NF clinicians. Respondents self-reported demographics, practice characteristics, awareness of seven NF guideline publications, and level of agreement with up to 40 individual recommendations using a 5-point Likert scale. We calculated the proportion of recommendations that each clinician rated “strongly agree”, and assessed for differences in guideline awareness and agreement by respondent characteristics. Results Sixty-three clinicians (49% female; 80% academic practice) across > 8 medical specialties completed the survey. Awareness of each guideline publication ranged from 53%-79% of respondents; specialists had higher awareness of publications endorsed by their medical professional organization (p < 0.05). The proportion of respondents who “strongly agree” with individual recommendations ranged from 17%-83%; for 16 guidelines, less than 50% of respondents “strongly agree”. There were no significant differences in overall agreement with recommendations based on clinicians’ gender, race, specialty, years in practice, practice type (academic/private practice/other), practice location (urban/suburban/rural), or involvement in NF research (p > 0.05 for all). Conclusions We identified wide variability in both awareness of, and agreement with, published NF care guidelines among NF experts. Future quality improvement efforts should focus on evidence-based, consensus-driven methods to update and disseminate guidelines across this multi-specialty group of providers. Patients and caregivers should also be consulted to proactively anticipate barriers to accessing and implementing guideline-driven care. These recommendations for improving guideline knowledge and adoption may also be useful for other rare diseases requiring multi-specialty care coordination. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13023-022-02196-x.
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- Vanessa L Merker
- Department of Neurology and Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Yawkey 9E, Boston, MA, 02144, USA.,Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR), VA Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA, 01730, USA
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- Children's Tumor Foundation, New York, NY, 10017, USA
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- Children's Tumor Foundation, New York, NY, 10017, USA.,Division of Genetics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA
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- Department of Neurology, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, 10017, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA, 02115, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Yawkey 9E, Boston, MA, 02144, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Yawkey 9E, Boston, MA, 02144, USA.
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Kristensen K, Quitmann J, Witt S. Health-Related Quality of Life of Children and Adolescents With Congenital Hyperinsulinism - A Scoping Review. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:784932. [PMID: 34925243 PMCID: PMC8678977 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.784932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Despite improvements in diagnosis and therapeutic advances in treatment, congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) remains a severe disease with high patient impairment. We aimed to review the literature on Health-related Quality of Life in children and adolescents with congenital hyperinsulinism and summarize the findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS For this scoping review, a literature search was conducted in PubMed and Web of Science in May 2021. Inclusion and exclusion criteria for the selection of articles were defined a priori. RESULTS Two hundred and forty-five (245) articles were identified through the search and screened on the basis of title and abstract. The full texts of forty articles were then assessed. Finally, four articles (published 2012-2020) describing Health-related Quality of Life in children and adolescents with congenital hyperinsulinism were included. The study designs were heterogeneous and included cross-sectional observational studies (n=2), clinical trials (n =1), and case reports (n=1) with different sample sizes. Three studies were conducted in European countries and one in Japan. The results for Health-related Quality of Life revealed inconsistencies. CONCLUSION There are only a few studies looking at Health-related Quality of Life in children and adolescents with congenital hyperinsulinism. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the impact of congenital hyperinsulinism on Health-related Quality of Life in children and adolescents, it is necessary to use both generic and condition-specific instruments to measure Health-related Quality of Life of young patients in larger samples, to collect longitudinal data, and to consider qualitative research approaches.
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Honomichl R, Katzan I, Thompson N, Abelson A, Deal C, Rose S, Lapin B. The influence of collecting patient-reported outcome measures on visit satisfaction in rheumatology clinics. Rheumatol Adv Pract 2020; 4:rkaa046. [PMID: 33173849 PMCID: PMC7607157 DOI: 10.1093/rap/rkaa046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/29/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Objectives Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can direct patient-centred care and increase patient satisfaction with the visit. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between the collection of PROMs and visit satisfaction, as measured by the Clinician and Group Practice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG-CAHPS) survey. Methods An electronic platform for collection of patient-reported information was implemented in rheumatology clinics between August and September 2016. Adult patients were included in the study if they completed CG-CAHPS after an ambulatory visit. The pre-implementation cohort consisted of patients seen between January and June 2016; the post-implementation cohort consisted of patients seen between January and June 2017. The CG-CAHPS scores were compared between cohorts. Mixed effect models were constructed to identify predictors of visit satisfaction. Results Characteristics were similar between the 2117 pre- and 2380 post-implementation patients. Visit satisfaction was high in both cohorts but did not differ [odds ratio = 0.97 (95% CI: 0.79, 1.19)]. Predictors of improved satisfaction included being an established patient, being male, older age and reporting higher quality of life. However, sensitivity analyses in the post-implementation cohort suggested that implementing PROMs might convey benefits for new patients, in particular. Conclusion Collection of PROMs had no effect on visit satisfaction in rheumatology clinics, although there might be benefits for new patients. These largely null findings might be attributable to high satisfaction levels in our cohorts or to lack of provider review of PROM data with patients. Further research is indicated to determine the impact of provider communication of PROM results to patients on different domains of visit satisfaction.
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- Neurological Institute Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation
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- Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease Orthopedic
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- Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases
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- Office of Patient Experience, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Patient-reported experience with patient-reported outcome measures in adult patients seen in rheumatology clinics. Qual Life Res 2020; 30:1073-1082. [PMID: 33170400 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02692-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are increasingly utilized in the evaluation of patients with rheumatic diseases. The aim of our study was to assess the patient experience with completing PROMs within rheumatology clinics, and identify patient characteristics associated with a more positive experience. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study of adult patients seen in rheumatology clinics between 1/1/2017 and 6/30/2017. Patients were included in the study if they completed at least one patient-reported experience question following completion of PROMs. Patient characteristics associated with more positive experiences were identified through multivariable proportional odds models. RESULTS 12,597 adult patients (mean age 59 ± 15; 76% female; 84% white) completed PROMs, as well as questions on their experience completing PROMs. Patients agreed/strongly agreed that PROM questions were easy to understand (97%), useful (84%), helped their physician understand their health (78%), improved communication with their provider (78%) and improved control over their own care (70%). Predictors of better experience with PROMs included being younger, non-white, having lower income, and being a new patient. Worse self-reported health also predicted better experience with PROMs. CONCLUSION Our study found a positive patient experience with PROMs, which is a crucial component of their successful implementation and utilization. Findings from this study suggest PROMs may be particularly beneficial in new patients, minorities, those with lower income, and worse self-reported quality of life. Collecting PROMs could provide opportunities to improve patient-provider communication and enhance control over care for rheumatology patients who could most benefit.
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Lapin BR. Considerations for Reporting and Reviewing Studies Including Health-Related Quality of Life. Chest 2020; 158:S49-S56. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2020.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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