Patient-Reported Outcomes as Diagnostic Tools and Clues in Chronic Wounds: Considerations for Practice

Conclusion Patient-reported outcomes are mandatory for the diagnostic work-up of chronic wounds. They also provide essential information in the course of disease, can be diagnostic clues for non-adherence and treatment failures and reflect patient orientation in treatment. Measurement of many PRO parameters in wound disease, such as health-related quality of life and pain, is facilitated by validated instruments, which are recommended for practice.
Source: Wound Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research