Figure 3.

Types of PROMs currently used in medical research. The range of different types of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) is shown. The most commonly used PROMs assess symptoms and/or functional limitations. These are commonly referred to as health-related quality of life (HRQL) measures. The commonly used measures which generate utility values also ask about symptoms and/or functional limitations. Patient satisfaction is generally concerned with issues such as the process of treatment and relationships with clinical staff. QoL measures address need-fulfilment rather than symptoms and/or functional limitations.