Table 2.
Frequency distribution of device studies with and without PROMs
| Device categories | Total number of studies | Number of studies included PROM | Proportion of studies included PROM (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absorbable sutures | 55 | 12 | 22 |
| Bone grafts | 228 | 33 | 15 |
| Cardiac pacemakers | 339 | 50 | 15 |
| Central venous catheters | 182 | 10 | 5 |
| Contact lens solutions | 40 | 9 | 22 |
| Dental implants | 202 | 20 | 10 |
| Hip implants | 236 | 103 | 44 |
| Intramedullary nails | 61 | 26 | 43 |
| Intraocular lens | 218 | 33 | 15 |
| Orthopedic plates | 95 | 46 | 48 |
| Peripheral venous catheters | 58 | 33 | 57 |
| Spinal fusion devices | 114 | 36 | 32 |
PROMs were included in orthopedic and trauma device studies more often than in other device categories