title: Patient-reported outcomes in gastroenterology: clinical and research applications.
abstract: Patient-generated reports, also known as Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs), capture the patients' illness experience in a structured format and may help bridge the gap between patients and providers. PROs measure any aspect of patient-reported health (e.g., physical, emotional or social symptoms) and can help to direct care and improve clinical outcomes. When clinicians systematically collect patient-reported data in the right place at the right time, PRO measurement can effectively aid in detection and management of conditions, improve satisfaction with care and enhance the patient-provider relationship. This review article summarizes the latest approaches to PRO measuring for clinical trials and clinical practice, with a focus on use of PROs in gastroenterology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System; Division of Digestive Diseases, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Department of Health Services, UCLA School of Public Health; and UCLA/VA Center for Outcomes Research and Education, Los Angeles, California, USA.
authors.forename: Brennan M R
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Spiegel
keywords: Gastroenterology; Patient-reported outcomes; Quality of life