Patient-reported outcome measures used for shoulder disorders: An overview of systematic reviews

The shoulder is one of the leading sites of musculoskeletal disorders, with a worldwide prevalence rate of 20%-33%.1 Impairments of the shoulder lead to pain and restriction of movement, compromising both psychological and social wellbeing of patients. Shoulder disorders are among the most frequently reported non-traumatic complaints, having a negative impact on the cost of healthcare and overall patient quality of life.1-3,27-29 Therefore, it is critical that clinicians and researchers capture patients ’ perceived levels of shoulder impairment to evaluate progress and determine the best treatments.
Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Source Type: research