PROs of Patient-reported Outcomes  for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Effects on Treatment for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis

A key part of delivering high-quality patient-centered care is knowing whether our medical interventions help patients feel and function better. Clinical and histologic assessments are the traditional measures used for gauging clinical efficacy and effectiveness in liver disease. Although these are useful for monitoring disease progression, they do not necessarily correlate with how our patients feel, especially among those who have largely asymptomatic disease. Discordance between physicians ’ clinical impression and patients’ perception of their own health is not uncommon.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research