Assessing the quality of patient-reported outcome measurements for gynecological cancers: a systematic review
Authors:
Moss, C. L., Guerrero-Urbano, T., White, I., Taylor, B., Kristeleit, R., Montes, A., Fox, L., Beyer, K., Sztankay, M., Ratti, M. M., Sisca, E. S., Derevianko, A., MacLennan, S., Wood, N., Wintner, L. M., and Van Hemelrijck, M.
Abstract:
Aim: To provide perspective on patient-reported outcome measurement (PROM) instruments to adopt in patients diagnosed with gynecological cancers. Methods: A systematic search was conducted to identify PROMs developed for or applied in gynecological cancer populations. PROMs identified in more than one study subsequently underwent assessment according to the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) criteria. Results: Overall, 55 PROMs were identified within the gynecological cancer setting, and 20 were assessed according to COSMIN guidelines. Most PROMs had limited information reported, but a best fit approach was adopted to recommend a number of instruments for use in patients with gynecological cancer. Conclusion: Further study to assess the methodological quality of each PROM utilized in gynecological cancers is warranted to endorse the recommendations of this review.
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