Discover the pivotal role of patient-reported outcome measures in shaping the future of cerebrovascular neurosurgery and how they are revolutionizing patient care.
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Patient-reported outcome measures in cerebrovascular neurosurgery.
Ramesh et al., J Neurosurg 2023
DOI: 10.3171/2023.9.JNS231067
Summary of Findings:
The study highlights the current use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in cerebrovascular neurosurgery research. A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted, focusing on six cerebrovascular conditions. Out of 259 studies, 51 PROMs were identified, with most being generic or symptom-specific. Only five were disease-specific, related to stroke or subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).
Significance:
This review underscores the scarcity of disease-specific PROMs for cerebrovascular conditions. The findings emphasize the need for:
- Validation of existing PROMs in independent cohorts.
- Greater inclusion of disease-specific PROMs in prospective trials.
- Development of new PROMs tailored to cerebrovascular diseases.
Contribution to Literature:
The study contributes to the literature by providing a framework for the future incorporation of PROMs in cerebrovascular research. It identifies a gap in the availability of disease-specific PROMs, which is crucial for understanding the patient-centered impact of cerebrovascular diseases and the effectiveness of new treatments.