Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are measures of health status that come directly from the
patient. PROs are an underutilized tool in the perioperative setting. Enhanced recovery …

The recent emergence of mobile health–the use of mobile telecommunication and wireless
devices to improve health outcomes, services, and research–has inspired a patient-centric …

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an interventional nonpharmacologic treatment used for
chronic pain and other indications. Methods for evaluating the safety and efficacy of SCS …

Objective: To appraise the level of evidence supporting the measurement properties of
patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in the context of postoperative recovery after …

The purpose of this article is to provide readers with a basis for understanding the emerging
science of clinical trials and to provide a set of practical, evidence-based suggestions for …

Background/aim: For the purpose of providing the optimal postoperative care for patients
and assisting them in terms of recovery, their health conditions and particular symptoms …

Background We initiated a research program to develop a novel patient-reported outcome
measure (PROM) to assess postoperative recovery from the perspective of abdominal …

Background Systematic health monitoring with patient-reported outcome instruments may
predict post-discharge complications after major surgery. The objective of this study was to …

Aim To investigate the factors affecting postoperative frailty and the relationship between
frailty and postoperative recovery in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. Design …

Purpose This study aimed to determine the impact of surgical approach on postoperative
recovery, quality of life, and satisfaction level in patients undergoing uniportal or multiportal …