David O. Francis|Dhyanesh A. Patel|Rohit Sharda|Kristen L. Hovis|Nila A Sathe|David F. Penson|Irene D. Feurer|Melissa L McPheeters|Michael F. Vaezi
Patient?Reported Outcome Measures Related to Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Quality Research|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|Quality Research|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System|Valley Health System|Quality Research|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|Vanderbilt University Medical Center|Vanderbilt University Medical Center
patientreported outcome pro measures often used diagnose laryngopharyngeal reflux lpr monitor treatment outcomes clinical research settings present systematic review designed identify currently available lprrelated pro measures evaluate measures instrument development validation applicabilitymedline via pubmed interface cinahl health psychosocial instrument databases searched relevant vocabulary key terms related pro measures lprthree investigators independently performed abstract review full text review applying previously developed checklist critically assess measurement properties study meeting inclusion criteriaof 4947 studies reviewed 7 lprrelated pro measures publication years 19912010 met criteria extraction analysis two focused globus throat symptoms remaining measures designed assess lpr symptoms monitor treatment outcomes patients none met checklist criteria 2 7 used patient input devise item content 2 7 assessed responsiveness change thematic deficiencies current lprrelated measures inadequately demonstrated content validity construct validity plan interpretation literacy level assessmentlaryngopharyngeal reflux often diagnosed according symptoms currently available lprrelated pro measures used symptomatically identify suspected lpr patients disparate developmental rigor important methodological deficiencies care exercised understand measurement characteristics contextual relevance applying pro measures clinical research quality initiatives