Validation of a German translation of the CARE questionnaire and its implementation as electronic PROM to assess patient-reported postoperative convalescence and recovery after major urological surgery - Summary - MDSpire

Validation of a German translation of the CARE questionnaire and its implementation as electronic PROM to assess patient-reported postoperative convalescence and recovery after major urological surgery

  • By

  • Frederik Wessels

  • Maximilian Lenhart

  • Manuel Neuberger

  • Julia Mühlbauer

  • Johannes Huber

  • Johannes Breyer

  • Philipp Nuhn

  • Maurice S. Michel

  • Julian Koenig

  • Maximilian C. Kriegmair

  • May 8, 2021

  • 0 min

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Objective:

To validate a German translation of the CARE questionnaire as an electronic patient-reported outcome measure (ePROM) and assess self-reported health status after major urological surgeries.

Key Findings:
  • The German translation of the CARE questionnaire was successfully validated.
  • The ePROM system facilitated easy access for patients to report their health status.
  • Patient-reported outcomes indicated significant insights into postoperative recovery.
Interpretation:

The validated German CARE questionnaire can effectively assess postoperative convalescence and health status, enhancing outpatient care for urological surgery patients.

Limitations:
  • Study limited to German-speaking patients, which may affect generalizability.
  • Exclusion of patients with cognitive impairments may limit insights into a broader patient population.
Conclusion:

The validated German version of the CARE questionnaire as an ePROM can improve the assessment of postoperative recovery in urological surgery, potentially leading to enhanced patient care.

Original Source(s)

Validation of a German translation of the CARE questionnaire and its implementation as electronic PROM to assess patient-reported postoperative convalescence and recovery after major urological surgery

  • by Frederik Wessels, Maximilian Lenhart, Manuel Neuberger, Julia Mühlbauer, Johannes Huber, Johannes Breyer, Philipp Nuhn, Maurice S. Michel, Julian Koenig, Maximilian C. Kriegmair

  • May 8, 2021

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