Abstract Background Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are being increasingly
introduced in clinical registries, providing a personal perspective on the expectations and …

Background: Steadily increasing expenditure in the United States health-care system has
led to a shift toward a value-based model that focuses on quality of care and cost …

BACKGROUND Increasing health care costs and high deductible insurance plans have
shifted more responsibility for medical costs to patients. After serious illnesses, financial …

In the US, injury accounts for nearly 200,000 deaths and more than 30 million nonfatal
injuries annually. 1 The survival rate after major trauma has improved steadily since the …

Delayed functional recovery after injury is associated with significant personal and
socioeconomic burden. Identification of patients at risk for a prolonged recovery after a …

Purpose: The increasing elderly patient population is contributing to the rising worldwide
load of cervical spinal disorders, which is expected to result in a global increase in the …

Insufficiently treated shoulder pain may cause mental disturbances, including depression
and anxiety. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) is a patient-reported …

Background A structured approach involves systematic management of trauma patients. We
aim to conduct an overview of reviews about the clinical efficacy and safety of structured …

While awaiting further research, clinical decision-making about thickened liquids can be
improved by considering the evidence of clinically meaningful endpoints, promoting shared …

Introduction Total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty are effective procedures, but whose
success depends on various factors, including patients' genetics, sociocultural …