Background In this paper, we report the findings of a realist synthesis that aimed to
understand how and in what circumstances patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) …

Data on the oral health of the elderly depict a worrying situation, with an elevated
prevalence of caries and moderate periodontal disease, frequent edentulism, and numerous …

Background: Few measures capture the complex symptoms and concerns of those receiving
palliative care. Aim: To validate the Integrated Palliative care Outcome Scale, a measure …

Sarcopenia is recognized as a major health problem among older adults. This syndrome is
associated with serious health consequences in terms of frailty, disability, morbidity and …

Abstract Background Quality of life (QoL) is an important component of individuals' general
well-being, particularly in older adults. However, factors influencing QoL among older adults …

Purpose In current cancer care, there is a growing debate about the value of using patient-
reported outcome measures (PROMs) in daily clinical follow-up. A systematic review of the …

Background: Femoroacetabular im**ement (FAI) has become a more commonly
recognized cause of limited hip range of motion and hip pain among young adults and …

Quality of life is the subject of much research. However it lacks an agreed theoretical basis.
In studies with older populations (ill) health has been used as a proxy measure for quality of …

Diseases and disorders that damage the mouth and face can disturb well-being and his self-
esteem. Oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) is a relatively new but rapidly growing …

Aim A systematic review of reviews was conducted to identify and appraise brief measures
of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) that have been used in peer-reviewed research with …