scholarly journals Responsiveness of five shoulder outcome measures at follow-ups from 3 to 24 months

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Øystein Skare ◽  
Jostein Skranes Brox ◽  
Cecilie Piene Schrøder ◽  
Jens Ivar Brox

Abstract Background To assess responsiveness of five outcome measures at four different follow-ups in patients with SLAP II lesions of the shoulder. Methods 119 patients with symptoms and signs, MRI arthrography and arthroscopic findings were included. The Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI), Oxford Instability Shoulder Score (OISS), EuroQol (EQ-5D3L), Rowe Score and Constant-Murley Score (CMS) were assessed at baseline, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months. The analysis contains both anchor-based and distribution-based methods, and hypothesis testing. Results Confidence intervals for ROC cut-off values, representing MID, for OISS, CMS and EQ-5D3L crossed zero at 3 months. Cut-off values were stable between 6- and 24-months follow-up. At 24-months ROC cut-off values (95% CI) were: Rowe 18 (13 to 24); WOSI 331 (289 to 442); OISS 9 (5 to 14); CMS 11 (9 to 15) and EQ-5D3L 0.123 (0.035 to 0.222). MID95%limit estimates were substantially higher than ROC cut-off values and MIDMEAN at all follow-ups for all instruments. The reliable change proportion (RCP) values in the improved group were highest for WOSI and the Rowe Score (ranging from 68 to 87%) and significantly lower for CMS. EQ-5D3L had the lowest values (13 to 16%). We found a moderate correlation between mean change scores of the outcome measures and the anchor, except for the EQ-5D3L. Conclusions In patients with SLAP II-lesions the patient reported OISS and WOSI and the clinical Rowe score had best responsiveness. Our results suggest that 3 months follow-up is too early for outcome evaluation.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Øystein Skare ◽  
Jostein Skranes Brox ◽  
Cecilie Piene Schrøder ◽  
Jens Ivar Brox

Abstract Background: To assess responsiveness of five outcome measures at four different follow-ups in patients with SLAP II lesions of the shoulder.Methods: 119 patients with symptoms and signs, MRI arthrography and arthroscopic findings were included. The Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI), Oxford Instability Shoulder Score (OISS), EuroQol (EQ-5D3L), Rowe Score and Constant-Murley Score (CMS) were assessed at baseline, 3, 6, 12 and 24 months. The analysis contains both anchor-based and distribution-based methods, and hypothesis testing. Results: Confidence intervals for ROC cut-off values, representing MID, for OISS, CMS and EQ-5D3L crossed zero at 3 months. Cut-off values were stable between 6- and 24-months follow-up. At 24-months ROC cut-off values (95% CI) were: Rowe 18 (13 to 24); WOSI 331 (289 to 442); OISS 9 (5 to 14); CMS 11 (9 to 15) and EQ-5D3L 0.123 (0.035 to 0.222). MID95%limit estimates were substantially higher than ROC cut-off values and MIDMEAN at all follow-ups for all instruments. The reliable change proportion (RCP) values in the improved group were highest for WOSI and the Rowe Score (ranging from 68% to 87%) and significantly lower for CMS. EQ-5D3L had the lowest values (13% to 16%). We found a moderate correlation between mean change scores of the outcome measures and the anchor, except for the EQ-5D3L.Conclusions: In patients with SLAP II-lesions the patient reported OISS and WOSI and the clinical Rowe score had best responsiveness. Our results suggest that 3 months follow-up is too early for outcome evaluation.


Author(s):  
Gareth S. Turnbull ◽  
Claire Marshall ◽  
Jamie A. Nicholson ◽  
Deborah J. MacDonald ◽  
Nicholas D. Clement ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction The Olympia femoral stem is a stainless steel, anatomically shaped, polished and three-dimensionally tapered implant designed for use in cemented total hip arthroplasty (THA). The primary aim of this study was to determine the long-term survivorship, radiographic outcome, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) of the Olympia stem. Patients and methods Between May 2003 and December 2005, 239 patients (264 THAs) underwent a THA with an Olympia stem in our institution. Patient-reported outcome measures were assessed using the Oxford Hip Score (OHS), EuroQol-5 dimensions (EQ-5D) score, and patient satisfaction at mean 10 years following THA. Patient records and radiographs were then reviewed at a mean of 16.5 years (SD 0.7, 15.3–17.8) following THA to identify occurrence of complications or revision surgery for any cause following surgery. Radiographs were assessed for lucent lines and lysis according to Gruen’s zones Results Mean patient age at surgery was 68.0 years (SD 10.9, 31–93 years). There were 156 women (65%, 176 THAs). Osteoarthritis was the indication for THA in 204 patients (85%). All cause stem survivorship at 10 years was 99.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 97.9%–100%) and at 15 years was 97.5% (94.6%–100%). The 15-year stem survival for aseptic loosening was 100%. Analysis of all-cause THA failure demonstrated a survivorship of 98.5% (96.3%–100%) at 10 years and 95.9% (92.4%–99.4%) at 15 years. There were 9 THAs with non-progressive lucent lines in a single Gruen zone and 3 had lines in two zones, and no patient demonstrated signs for lysis. At a mean of 10-year (SD 0.8, 8.7–11.3) follow-up, mean OHS was 39 (SD 10.3, range 7–48) and 94% of patients reported being very satisfied or satisfied with their THA. Conclusions The Olympia stem demonstrated excellent 10-year PROMs and very high rates of stem survivorship at final follow-up beyond 15 years.


Children ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 587
Author(s):  
Isabel I. Sreeram ◽  
Chantal A. ten Kate ◽  
Joost van Rosmalen ◽  
Johannes M. Schnater ◽  
Saskia J. Gischler ◽  
...  

Increasing numbers of children and adults with chronic disease status highlight the need for a value-based healthcare system. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential to value-based healthcare, yet it remains unclear how they relate to clinical outcomes such as health and daily functioning. We aimed to assess the added value of self-reported PROMs for health status (HS) and quality of life (QoL) in the long-term follow-up of children with foregut anomalies. We evaluated data of PROMs for HS and/or QoL among eight-year-olds born with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), esophageal atresia (EA), or congenital lung malformations (CLM), collected within the infrastructure of a multidisciplinary, longitudinal follow-up program. Clinical outcomes were categorized into different outcome domains, and their relationships with self-reported HS and QoL were assessed through multivariable linear regression analyses. A total of 220 children completed HS and/or QoL self-reports. In children with CDH and EA, lower cognition was significantly associated with lower self-reported HS. Due to the low number of cases, multivariable linear regression analysis was not possible in children with CLM. HS, QoL, and clinical outcomes represent different aspects of a child’s wellbeing and should be measured simultaneously to facilitate a more holistic approach to clinical decision making.


RMD Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. e001906
Author(s):  
Marlou THF Janssen ◽  
Sofia Ramiro ◽  
Rémy LM Mostard ◽  
Cesar Magro-Checa ◽  
Robert BM Landewé

ObjectivesTo prospectively investigate differences in medium-term patient-reported outcome measures and objective functional outcome measures, between patients receiving and those not receiving intensive short-term immunosuppressive therapy for coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19)-associated hyperinflammation.MethodsPatients previously included in the COVID-19 High-intensity Immunosuppression in Cytokine storm syndrome (CHIC) study who received immunosuppressive treatment versus standard of care for COVID-19-associated hyperinflammation were invited for follow-up at 3 and 6 months after hospitalisation. At both visits, patients were assessed by a pulmonologist, completed quality of life (QoL) questionnaires and performed pulmonary and exercise function tests. At 3 months, patients additionally completed questionnaires on dyspnoea, anxiety, depression and trauma. Outcomes were compared between patients receiving and those not receiving intensive short-term immunosuppressive therapy for COVID-19-associated hyperinflammation.Results131 (66.5%) patients survived hospitalisation due to COVID-19-associated hyperinflammation and 118 (90.1%) were included. QoL questionnaires, pulmonary- and exercise function tests showed improvement between 3 and 6 months after discharge, which was similar in both groups. Assessed patients reached levels that were close to levels predicted from the normal population. In contrast, diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide was disturbed in both groups: 69.6% predicted (SD 16.2) and 73.5% predicted (SD 16.5) in control group and treated group, respectively.ConclusionsNo differences in medium-term outcomes are demonstrated in survivors of COVID-19-associated hyperinflammation treated or not treated with methylprednisolone with or without tocilizumab during the acute phase. Short-term benefits of this therapy, as showed in the baseline CHIC study analysis, are thus not hampered by medium-term adverse events.


Author(s):  
D. Leander Rimmele ◽  
Lisa Lebherz ◽  
Marc Frese ◽  
Hannes Appelbohm ◽  
Hans-Jürgen Bartz ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction The impact of stroke-related impairment on activities of daily living may vary between patients, and can only be estimated by applying patient-reported outcome measures. The International Consortium for Health Outcome Measurement has developed a standard set of instruments that combine clinical and longitudinal patient-reported outcome measures for stroke. The present study was designed (1) to implement and evaluate the feasibility of the use of it as a consistent outcome measure in clinical routine at the stroke center of a German university hospital, (2) to characterize impairment in everyday life caused by stroke, and (3) to identify predictive factors associated with patient-relevant outcomes. Methods We plan to enroll 1040 consecutive patients with the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, or intracerebral hemorrhage in a prospective observational study. Demographics, cardiovascular risk factors, and living situation are assessed at inpatient surveillance. At 90 days and 12 months after inclusion, follow-up assessments take place including the Patient-reported Outcomes Measurement Information System 10-Question Short Form (PROMIS-10), the Patient- Health Questionnaire-4, and the simplified modified Ranking Scale questionnaire. The acceptance and feasibility (1) will be assessed by a process evaluation through qualitative semi-structured interviews with clinical staff and patients and quantitative analyses of the data quality evaluating practicability, acceptance, adoption, and fidelity to protocol. The primary outcome of objective 2 and 3 is health-related quality of life measured with the PROMIS-10. Additional outcomes are depressive and anxiety symptoms and patient participation in their social roles. Patient-reported outcomes will be assessed in their longitudinal course using (generalized) mixed regressions. Exploratory descriptive and inference statistical analyses will be used to find patterns of patient characteristics and predictive factors of the outcome domains. Perspective The results will describe and further establish the evaluation of stroke patients of a stroke center by standardized PROMs in everyday life. Trial registration The trial is registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03795948). Approval of the local ethics committee (Ethik-Kommission der Ärztekammer Hamburg) has been obtained.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011419S0037
Author(s):  
Andrew Schwartz ◽  
Shuo Niu ◽  
Faris Mirza ◽  
Ashley Thomas ◽  
Sameh Labib

Category: Ankle, Arthroscopy, Sports, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Talar osteochondral lesion (TOCL) is a common problem in the young athletic population, mostly related to trauma. TOCL surgical treatment algorithm remains controversial, though results are improving as we gain experience. The results of TOCL surgical treatment on function and return to sport are promising, but quantified return to sport metrics remain largely unknown. Methods: A total of 156 consecutive patients following TOCL chondroplasty (10/1/2000-5/31/2018) by a single practice were retrospectively reviewed and included in this study. There were 54.5% female with a mean age 38.2 years, and mean follow-up 40.2 months following the index surgery. Patients were divided into four groups according to the type of chondroplasty performed: Antegrade arthroscopic drilling and/or microfracture (antegrade, 83 patients), retrograde arthroscopic drilling (retrograde, 35 patients), osteochondral autograft transfer (OATS, 26 patients), and allograft cartilage implantation (allograft, 12 patients). VAS scores for pain and function at the final clinic visit were collected. Patient-reported outcome measures including the short form-12 (SF-12), The Foot and Ankle Disability Index Sports Module (FADI-sports), Tegner score, Marx scale, Naal’s Sports inventory are also actively being collected. Results: Nearly 75% of patients are satisfied with surgical intervention of TOCLs. Allograft transplant was the least satisfying (71.4%), while OATS was the most satisfying (90%). Each surgical intervention yielded significantly decreased pain and increased function postoperatively (all p<0.001). Currently, 57 patients (36%) provided patient-reported outcome measures, with an average follow up of 79.8 months (Table 1). All surgical interventions trended toward decreased Tegner score, though only antegrade drilling showed a significant decrease (p<0.001). Based on Naal’s sports inventory, 85.7% of surgically treated patients reported participating in sport activities, on average 3 times/week and 50.6 minutes/session. Conclusion: Traditionally, TOCLs presented a difficult problem that is marred by unsatisfactory surgical outcomes in typically active patients. As our surgical understanding has evolved, we’ve continued to improve on outcomes. Our patients demonstrated a 74.5% satisfaction rate, a statistically significant improvement in pain and function, and a high rate of return to sport with little difference between surgical interventions at a long-term follow-up.


BMJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. m1714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahira Devji ◽  
Alonso Carrasco-Labra ◽  
Anila Qasim ◽  
Mark Phillips ◽  
Bradley C Johnston ◽  
...  

Abstract Objective To develop an instrument to evaluate the credibility of anchor based minimal important differences (MIDs) for outcome measures reported by patients, and to assess the reliability of the instrument. Design Instrument development and reliability study. Data sources Initial criteria were developed for evaluating the credibility of anchor based MIDs based on a literature review (Medline, Embase, CINAHL, and PsycInfo databases) and the experience of the authors in the methodology for estimation of MIDs. Iterative discussions by the team and pilot testing with experts and potential users facilitated the development of the final instrument. Participants With the newly developed instrument, pairs of masters, doctoral, or postdoctoral students with a background in health research methodology independently evaluated the credibility of a sample of MID estimates. Main outcome measures Core credibility criteria applicable to all anchor types, additional criteria for transition rating anchors, and inter-rater reliability coefficients were determined. Results The credibility instrument has five core criteria: the anchor is rated by the patient; the anchor is interpretable and relevant to the patient; the MID estimate is precise; the correlation between the anchor and the outcome measure reported by the patient is satisfactory; and the authors select a threshold on the anchor that reflects a small but important difference. The additional criteria for transition rating anchors are: the time elapsed between baseline and follow-up measurement for estimation of the MID is optimal; and the correlations of the transition rating with the baseline, follow-up, and change score in the patient reported outcome measures are satisfactory. Inter-rater reliability coefficients (ĸ) for the core criteria and for one item from the additional criteria ranged from 0.70 to 0.94. Reporting issues prevented the evaluation of the reliability of the three other additional criteria for the transition rating anchors. Conclusions Researchers, clinicians, and healthcare policy decision makers can consider using this instrument to evaluate the design, conduct, and analysis of studies estimating anchor based minimal important differences.


2019 ◽  
Vol 101-B (6_Supple_B) ◽  
pp. 16-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. T. Livermore ◽  
L. A. Anderson ◽  
M. B. Anderson ◽  
J. A. Erickson ◽  
C. L. Peters

Aims The aim of this study was to compare patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), radiological measurements, and total hip arthroplasty (THA)-free survival in patients who underwent periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) for mild, moderate, or severe developmental dysplasia of the hip. Patients and Methods We performed a retrospective study involving 336 patients (420 hips) who underwent PAO by a single surgeon at an academic centre. After exclusions, 124 patients (149 hips) were included. The preoperative lateral centre-edge angle (LCEA) was used to classify the severity of dysplasia: 18° to 25° was considered mild (n = 20), 10° to 17° moderate (n = 66), and < 10° severe (n = 63). There was no difference in patient characteristics between the groups (all, p > 0.05). Pre- and postoperative radiological measurements were made. The National Institute of Health’s Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) outcome measures (physical function computerized adaptive test (PF CAT), Global Physical and Mental Health Scores) were collected. Failure was defined as conversion to THA or PF CAT scores < 40, and was assessed with Kaplan–Meier analysis. The mean follow-up was five years (2 to 10) ending in either failure or the latest contact with the patient. Results There was no significant difference in PROMs for moderate (p = 0.167) or severe (p = 0.708) groups compared with the mild dysplasia group. The numerical pain scores were between 2 and 3 units in all groups at the final follow-up (all, p > 0.05). There was no significant difference (all, p > 0.05) in the proportion of patients achieving target correction for the LCEA between groups. The mean correction was 12° in the mild, 15° in the moderate (p = 0.135), and 23° in the severe group (p < 0.001). Failure-free survival at five years was 100% for mild, 79% for moderate, and 92% for severely dysplastic hips (p = 0.225). Conclusion Although requiring less correction than hips with moderate or severe dysplasia, we found PAO for mild dysplasia to be associated with promising PROMs, consistent with that of the general United States population, and excellent survivorship at five years. Future studies should compare these results with the outcome after arthroscopy of the hip in patients with mild dysplasia. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2019;101-B(6 Supple B):16–22.


2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 484-492
Author(s):  
Claire Tilbury ◽  
Claudia S Leichtenberg ◽  
Bart L Kaptein ◽  
Lennard A Koster ◽  
Suzan H M Verdegaal ◽  
...  

Background: Compliance rates with patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) collected alongside arthroplasty registries vary in the literature. We described the feasibility of a routinely collected set PROMs alongside the Dutch Arthroplasty Register. Methods: The longitudinal Leiden Orthopaedics Outcomes of OsteoArthritis Study is a multicenter (7 hospitals), observational study including patients undergoing total hip or total knee arthroplasty (THA or TKA). A set of PROMs: Short Form-12, EuroQol 5 Dimensions, Hip/Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Oxford Hip/Knee Score was collected preoperatively and at 6, 12, 24 months, and every 2 years thereafter. Participation rates and response rates were recorded. Results: Between June 2012 and December 2014, 1796 THA and 1636 TKA patients were invited, of whom 1043 THA (58%; mean age 68 years [standard deviation, SD: 10]) and 970 TKA patients (59%; mean age 71 years [SD 9.5]) participated in the study. At 6 months, 35 THA/38 TKA patients were lost to follow-up. Response rates were 90% for THA (898/1000) and 89% for TKA (827/932) participants. At 1 and 2 years, 8 and 18 THA and 17 and 11 TKA patients were lost to follow-up, respectively. The response rates among those eligible were 87% (866/992) and 84% (812/972) for THA and 84% (771/917) and 83% (756/906) for TKA patients, respectively. The 2-year questionnaire was completed by 78.5% of the included THA patients and by 77.9% of the included TKA patients. Conclusions: About 60% of patients undergoing THA or TKA complete PROMs preoperatively, with more than 80% returning follow-up PROMs. To increase the participation rates, more efforts concerning the initial recruitment of patients are needed.


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