Editorial Comment on “Post-Operative Recovery of Quality-of-Life Following Ureteroscopy for Nephrolithiasis: The Impact on Pain Intensity and Interference and the Ability to Participate in Social Roles”

The authors should be commended for their patient centered study seeking to better understand quality of life including ability to participate in social roles and activities after ureteroscopy. A growing emphasis of clinical research focusing on patient reported outcomes provides insight into patients ’ experiences of symptoms, quality of life, goals of care, and values.1 Utilizing patient reported outcomes in conditions like nephrolithiasis may help provide insight into future interventions aiming to provide improved patient centered care.
Source: Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research