Use of patient-reported outcome measures in everyday clinical practice in ophthalmology: results of a European multicountry survey
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) reflect patients’ abilities, difficulties and perceptions, but their use in ophthalmic care in Europe is unclear. We conducted a cross-sectional electronic survey among ophthalmologists in the UK, Germany and Switzerland to assess PROM use in routine care, t...
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| Format: | Article (Journal) |
| Language: | English |
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November 30, 2025
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British journal of ophthalmology
Year: 2025, Pages: 1-3 |
| ISSN: | 1468-2079 |
| DOI: | 10.1136/bjo-2025-328798 |
| Online Access: | Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo-2025-328798 Verlag, kostenfrei, Volltext: https://bjo.bmj.com/content/early/2025/11/30/bjo-2025-328798 
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| Author Notes: | Sophie-Christin Kornelia Ernst, Pete R. Jones, Gábor Mark Somfai, Matthias D. Becker, Jan Henrik Terheyden |
| Summary: | Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) reflect patients’ abilities, difficulties and perceptions, but their use in ophthalmic care in Europe is unclear. We conducted a cross-sectional electronic survey among ophthalmologists in the UK, Germany and Switzerland to assess PROM use in routine care, their perceived value and implementation barriers. Only 31% of 112 respondents reported using PROMs, mostly in cataract care, with no differences across countries or clinical settings. Strikingly, perceived usefulness did not predict adoption. Reported barriers included staff and patient burden and uncertainty about instrument choice. To promote routine use of PROMs in ophthalmology, system-level integration and support are needed. |
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| Item Description: | Gesehen am 04.03.2026 |
| Physical Description: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1468-2079 |
| DOI: | 10.1136/bjo-2025-328798 |