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ArticleHealth and quality of life outcomes2022

Feasibility and acceptability of electronic EQ-5D-5L for routine measurement of HRQOL in patients with chronic musculoskeletal problems in Hong Kong primary care.

Amy Pui Pui Ng, Kiki Sze Nga Liu, Will Ho Gi Cheng, Carlos King Ho Wong, John King Yiu Cheng, Joyce Sau Mei Lam, Calvin Kalun Or, Emily Tsui Yee Tse, Cindy Lo Kuen Lam

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Article in Health and quality of life outcomes, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT03609762 (Effectiveness of Routine Measurement of Health-Related Quality of Life in Improving the Outcomes of Patients With Musculoskeletal Problems - A Randomized Controlled Trial), which is not on this map. Cited by 5 papers.

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NCT03609762 nacompletednot on this map

Effectiveness of Routine Measurement of Health-Related Quality of Life in Improving the Outcomes of Patients With Musculoskeletal Problems - A Randomized Controlled Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorThe University of Hong KongRan2020 to 2022Enrolled1,374ConditionsQuality of Life, Musculoskeletal Disease, OutcomeArmsEQ-5D-5L HRQOL results be available to the attending doctor
3 · Its place in the literature

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5 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Pharmacy (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026
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  4. The Role of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Cirrhosis.The American journal of gastroenterology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Amy Pui Pui NgDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, 1 Haiyuan 1st Rd, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518009, Guangdong Province, China.
Kiki Sze Nga LiuDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 3rd Floor, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Will Ho Gi ChengDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 3rd Floor, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Carlos King Ho WongDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 3rd Floor, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong SAR, China.
John King Yiu ChengDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 3rd Floor, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Joyce Sau Mei LamDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, 3rd Floor, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, 161 Main Street, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Calvin Kalun OrDepartment of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Emily Tsui Yee TseDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, 1 Haiyuan 1st Rd, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518009, Guangdong Province, China.
Cindy Lo Kuen LamDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital, 1 Haiyuan 1st Rd, Futian District, Shenzhen, 518009, Guangdong Province, China. clklam@hku.hk.

Funding

General Research Fund 17100119
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundInformation on HRQOL can enhance patient diagnosis and management but it is rarely available in routine clinical practice. This mixed-method study evaluated the feasibility and acceptability of the electronic EQ-5D-5L measurement of HRQOL in patients with chronic musculoskeletal problems in primary care.

methodsIn three primary care clinics, 665 patients with musculoskeletal problems completed the electronic EQ-5D-5L and Visual Analogue Scale (e-EQ-5D-5L/VAS), and a questionnaire on socio-demographics, perceived ease of use (PEOU), and perceived usefulness (PU) at baseline and two follow-ups. Patient completion and response rates, and time to complete the e-EQ-5D-5L/VAS were measured. During the same consultations, 49 doctors reviewed the e-EQ-5D-5L/VAS reports and completed a clinician questionnaire on PEOU, PU, and time spent to address each report. Individual interviews along with focus group discussions were conducted on patients, doctors, and research assistants for further exploration.

resultsMean completion time reduced from baseline to first and second follow-up (120.66, 83.99, and 105.22 s, respectively). Completion and response rates were high at each follow-up visit (> 99.8% and > 91.11%, respectively). Doctors needed less than 2 min to read the report but felt the time required to address the report was a significant barrier. Some patients had difficulties using e-platforms, in understanding or answering questions; but, PEOU improved with time (p < 0.001). Most patients found the e-platforms useful (> 85.3%). Clinicians agreed a great majority of the reports were easy to use (76.0-85.1%) and useful (69.2-72.0%), particularly aiding with a holistic view of the patient's musculoskeletal problem.

conclusionThe e-EQ-5D-5L/VAS is a feasible and acceptable measurement of HRQOL of patients with chronic musculoskeletal problems in routine primary care in Hong Kong which can assist real-time management decisions.

trial registrationNCT03609762.

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ElectronicsQuality of LifeFeasibility StudiesHong KongHumansPrimary Health CarePsychometricsAcceptabilityElectronic EQ-5D-5LFeasibilityHealth-related quality of lifeMusculoskeletal problem

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PMID36127713
PMCPMC9487025

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