HRQoL

Question 1

What is HRQoL?

Answer 1

The effect of illness and therapy on a patient s life, as perceived by the patient.

Question 2

What are PROMs?

Answer 2

Patient reported outcome measures

Question 3

What criteria should a PROM questionnaire fulfil?

Answer 3

1. Reliability: accurate over time and internally consistent

2. Validity: actually measure what it is meant to?

Question 4

What are the 2 types of PROM measures?

Answer 4

1. Generic (e.g. SF 36)
   Detect unexpected effects, can compare groups
   Less sensitive, detailed
2. Specific (disease, site or dimension specific)
   Relevant, sensitive to change
   May not detect unexpected outcomes