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. 2022 Jul 15;22(1):177.
doi: 10.1186/s12902-022-01099-z.

A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures in paediatric endocrinology

Richard G McGee  1   2 , Edward Y B Zhang  3 , Jennifer J G Tan  3 , Aiden C K Cheung  3 , Matthew P Garvey  3
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A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures in paediatric endocrinology

Richard G McGee et al. BMC Endocr Disord. .

Abstract

Context: Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are useful tools in paediatric endocrinology to gauge health status in children, especially since they are often unable to clearly communicate it themselves. We aimed to systematically search and appraise all available PROMs relevant to paediatric endocrinology and provide a curated resource for health professionals to utilise.

Evidence acquisition: We identified PROMs in paediatric endocrinology by systematically searching the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, World Health Organisation International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, and the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature on May 20, 2022. Additional studies were located through hand searching and content area expert contributions. We assessed the quality of each PROM using the COSMIN risk of bias checklist.

Evidence synthesis: We identified 5003 papers in the initial search. After applying exclusion criteria we included seven PROMs in the review. Six PROMs were specific to Type I Diabetes and one to Hypothyroidism. We gave all studies an overall COSMIN score of 'inadequate' due to poorly detailed PROM development.

Conclusion: The scope and quality of PROMs in paediatric endocrinology is limited. Further research and development of PROM tools are required in paediatric endocrinology to allow for improved patient care.

Keywords: Child; Endocrinology; Hypothyroidism; Patient reported outcome measures; Pediatrics; Type 1 diabetes mellitus.

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The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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