SynthesisQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2017
Patient-reported outcome measures in older people with hip fracture: a systematic review of quality and acceptability.
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34 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- What patient reported outcome measures are used in clinical trials in hip fracture? A systematic mapping review.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Pooled it
- The acceptability of implementing patient-reported measures in routine maternity care: A systematic review.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2023Pooled it
- Quality and reporting of patient-reported outcomes in elderly patients with hip fracture: a systematic review.BMJ open · 2022Pooled it
- Feasibility of the EQ-5D in the elderly population: a systematic review of the literature.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2022Pooled it
- High variability in patient reported outcome utilization following hip fracture: a potential barrier to value-based care.Archives of osteoporosis · 2021Pooled it
- Systematic review of 29 self-report instruments for assessing quality of life in older adults receiving aged care services.BMJ open · 2021Pooled it
- Assessing the impact of headaches and the outcomes of treatment: A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs).Cephalalgia : an international journal of headache · 2018Pooled it
- "I struggle to count my blessings": recovery after hip fracture from the patients' perspective.BMC geriatrics · 2018Trial
- Recovery trajectories of spatiotemporal gait after bipolar hemiarthroplasty versus closed reduction and internal fixation for unstable intertrochanteric fracture: a prospective wearable-sensor study.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2026Article
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- Scoping review exploring the impact of hip fracture in older adults with cognitive impairment or dementia.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Revolutionizing hip fracture care in Brazil: unleashing multidisciplinary protocols' power.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2025Article
- Total hip arthroplasty for fractured neck of femur does not restore preoperative hip-specific function, health-related quality of life, or level of fitness.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2024Article
- Determining the clinical significance of the PROMIS physical function score in the setting of femur fractures.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2023Article
- Use of patient reported experience measure and patient reported outcome measures to evaluate differences in surgical or non-surgical management of humeral shaft fractures.Shoulder & elbow · 2023Article
- Cross-Culturally Adapted Versions of Patient Reported Outcome Measures for the Lower Extremity.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2023Article
- Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Lower Extremity Research.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2023Article
- Self-perceived functioning and (instrumental) activities of daily living questionnaires after a hip fracture: Do they tell the same story?Age and ageing · 2022Article
- Introduction to the special section "Reducing research waste in (health-related) quality of life research".Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Implementing PROMS for elective surgery patients: feasibility, response rate, degree of recovery and patient acceptability.Journal of patient-reported outcomes · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeHip fracture is the most common serious injury of older people, often resulting in reduced mobility and loss of independence. However, guidance for the use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) does not exist: we describe the first review to apply internationally endorsed criteria in support of PROM quality and acceptability in this group, and make recommendations for future applications.
methodsSystematic literature searches of major databases (1980-2015) to identify published evidence of the application and quality of clearly defined measures. Evidence of measurement and practical properties, and the extent of active patient involvement, was sought. Study and PROM quality was assessed against recommended criteria.
resultsSeventy-one articles relating to 28 PROMs (Generic n = 12; Specific n = 16) were included. The SF-36 (v1) and EuroQoL EQ-5D 3L were the most widely evaluated measures with acceptable evidence of measurement properties, but limited evaluations of practical properties or relevance to this group. Evidence was mostly limited for the remaining measures. Hypothesized associations between variables were infrequently evaluated. Evidence of data quality, test-retest reliability, responsiveness, interpretation, acceptability and feasibility was also limited. Active patient involvement in PROM development or evaluation was not reported. There was limited evaluation of proxy completions.
conclusionsThe paucity of robust evaluations is disappointing and prevents clear recommendations for PROM-based assessment. Further research must urgently seek to identify which outcomes really matter to this group. Future PROM selection must be underpinned by research which focuses on methodological quality, including issues of acceptability, relevance, feasibility of application, and proxy completion, whilst seeking to actively incorporate the perspective of patients and their advocates.
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