Patient reported outcomes in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) are characterized by chronic gastrointestinal symptoms, in the absence of abnormal endoscopic or radiologic findings or objective biomarkers that can be identified during routine clinical evaluation. The assessment of the symptom pattern and severity therefore is the key modality to evaluate the presence, impact and evolution of these conditions, both for clinical and regulatory purposes. Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are structured symptom assessment questionnaires designed to evaluate symptom patterns, quantify severity of symptoms, and evaluate response to treatment at follow-up.
Source: Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Reviews in Basic and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology Source Type: research