Importance of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Endocrinology

We dedicate the current issue of the Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America to patient-reported outcomes (PROs), an emerging field in health care delivery and research. Patients ’ perception about health and disease, including their quality of life (QoL) and the effects of treatment on their functional status, can be evaluated with general and disease-specific parameter instruments. Implementation of the PROs in the management of various endocrine disorder is currently un folding and offers opportunities for improved patient-clinician communication, education, and research.
Source: Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Tags: Foreword Source Type: research