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ArticleEuropean spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2026

Patient-reported outcome measures in lumbar disc herniation: a scoping review.

Jiating Hu, Keqing Li, Yuanhui Zhang, Yangyang Li, Xinyi Wang, Xinyin Zhang, Yue Zhang, Fei Peng

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Jiating Hu *Department of Nursing, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Keqing Li *Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Yuanhui ZhangIntensive Care Unit, Ward 12, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Yangyang LiDepartment of Nursing, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Xinyi WangDepartment of Nursing, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Xinyin ZhangDepartment of Nursing, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China.
Yue ZhangShanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Shanghai, China.
Fei PengDepartment of Nursing, Second Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China. zhaozichen01@163.com.

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Nursing Research Project for Young Scientists of Shanghai Changzheng Hospital No.CZYY-HLQN1002
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backgroundLumbar disc herniation (LDH) substantially compromises quality of life across physical, emotional, and social domains. Therefore, appropriate Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are essential to capture the challenges these patients face.

objectiveThis scoping review aimed to identify and map the currently available PROMs used in adults with LDH, along with their characteristics and application in clinical research.

methodsWe followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) checklist for scoping reviews to guide our review process. We searched the following databases from inception to 12/26/2025: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library. Included studies addressed a PRO or PROM in LDH.

resultsThe 131 included studies primarily employed 23 distinct measurement tools, with physical function, pain, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) being the most frequently assessed core domains. The most commonly used tools were the ODI, VAS, and EQ-5D.

conclusionsUsing PROMs in patients with LDH remains a complex topic. Currently, a range of measurement tools are available, but consensus on their selection has not been reached. Future research should focus on standardizing tool selection criteria, conducting high-quality validation on the measurement properties of existing instruments, and developing an AI-powered electronic PROM toolkit to promote patient-centered care.

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Lumbar disc herniationPatient-reported outcome measuresPatient-reported outcomesScoping review

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