Table 2.
 Comparison of reporting and relevance of patient reported outcomes (PROs) to clinical decision making. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Level of relevance to clinical decision making | All trials | Trials not reporting PROs | Trials reporting PROs | P value for trend* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crucial | 93 (23) | 56 (60) | 37 (40) | <0.001 |
| Important | 81 (20) | 66 (81) | 15(19) | |
| Potentially relevant | 59 (14) | 56 (95) | 3 (5) | |
| Irrelevant | 93 (23) | 91 (98) | 2 (2) | |
| Uncertain | 87 (21) | 79 (91) | 8 (9) |
*Trend test excludes trials with uncertain level of relevance.