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Froehner M, Koch R, Heberling U, Borkowetz A, Hübler M, Novotny V, Wirth MP, Thomas C. Validation of a Questionnaire-Suitable Comorbidity Index in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy. Urol Int 2020; 104:567-572. [PMID: 32541139 DOI: 10.1159/000507100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the capability of a modified self-administrable comorbidity index recommended in the standard sets for neoplastic diseases published by the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) to predict 90-day and long-term mortality after radical cystectomy. METHODS A single-center series of 1,337 consecutive patients who underwent radical cystectomy for muscle-invasive or high-risk non-muscle-invasive urothelial or undifferentiated bladder cancer were stratified by the modified self-administrable comorbidity index and Charlson score, respectively. Multivariate logit models (for 90-day mortality) and proportional-hazards models (for overall and non-bladder cancer mortality) were used for statistical workup. RESULTS Considering 90-day mortality, both comorbidity indexes contributed independent information when analyzed together with age (p < 0.0001). The Charlson score performed slightly better (area under the curve [AUC] 0.74 vs. 0.72 for the ICHOM-recommended comorbidity index). Considering 5-year overall mortality in 727 patients with complete observation, the performance of both measures was similar (AUC 0.63 vs. 0.62, including age AUC 0.66 for both indexes). With 6-sided stratifications, the modified self-administrable comorbidity index separated the risk groups slightly better (p values for directly neighboring curves: 0.0068-0.1043 vs. 0.0001-0.8100). CONCLUSION The ICHOM-recommended modified self-administrable comorbidity index is capable of predicting 90-day mortality and long-term non-bladder cancer mortality after radical cystectomy similarly to the commonly used Charlson score.
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- Michael Froehner
- Department of Urology, Zeisigwaldkliniken Bethanien Chemnitz, Chemnitz, Germany, .,Department of Urology, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany,
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Department of Urology, Städtisches Klinikum Görlitz, Görlitz, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital "Carl Gustav Carus", Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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Foust-Wright C, Wissig S, Stowell C, Olson E, Anderson A, Anger J, Cardozo L, Cotterill N, Gormley EA, Toozs-Hobson P, Heesakkers J, Herbison P, Moore K, McKinney J, Morse A, Pulliam S, Szonyi G, Wagg A, Milsom I. Development of a core set of outcome measures for OAB treatment. Int Urogynecol J 2017; 28:1785-1793. [PMID: 28948362 PMCID: PMC5705742 DOI: 10.1007/s00192-017-3481-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Accepted: 09/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS Standardized measures enable the comparison of outcomes across providers and treatments giving valuable information for improving care quality and efficacy. The aim of this project was to define a minimum standard set of outcome measures and case-mix factors for evaluating the care of patients with overactive bladder (OAB). METHODS The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) convened an international working group (WG) of leading clinicians and patients to engage in a structured method for developing a core outcome set. Consensus was determined by a modified Delphi process, and discussions were supported by both literature review and patient input. RESULTS The standard set measures outcomes of care for adults seeking treatment for OAB, excluding residents of long-term care facilities. The WG focused on treatment outcomes identified as most important key outcome domains to patients: symptom burden and bother, physical functioning, emotional health, impact of symptoms and treatment on quality of life, and success of treatment. Demographic information and case-mix factors that may affect these outcomes were also included. CONCLUSIONS The standardized outcome set for evaluating clinical care is appropriate for use by all health providers caring for patients with OAB, regardless of specialty or geographic location, and provides key data for quality improvement activities and research.
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- Caroline Foust-Wright
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Urologic Reconstruction, Urodynamics, and Female Urology, Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Urogynaecology, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK
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- Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA
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- Department of Urology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Dunedin School of Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Urogynaecology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Center for Pelvic and Women's Health, Marathon Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, LLC, Norton, MA, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Geriatric Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, SE-416 85, Gothenburg, Sweden.
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