Table 3.
Common PROs that can be measured with PROMIS
| PRO | PROMIS adult item bank | Example item | PROMIS pediatric item bank | Example item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General health status (including general physical health and general mental health)/health-related quality of life | PROMIS v1.2 Global Health | In general, would you say your health is | PROMIS v1.0 Global Health | In general, would you say your health is |
| Quality of life | PROMIS Global02 | In general, would you say your quality of life is | ||
| Fatigue | PROMIS v1.0 Fatigue | How often did you feel tired? | PROMIS v2.0 Fatigue | I had trouble finishing things because I was too tired |
| Pain | PROMIS v1.1 Pain Interference | How much did pain interfere with your day to day activities? | PROMIS v2.0 Pain Interference | It was hard for me to pay attention when I had pain |
| PROMIS v2.0 Pain Behavior | When I was in pain I lay down | PROMIS v1.0 Pain Behavior | I protected the part of my body that hurt | |
| PROMIS v1.0 Pain Intensity | How intense was your pain at its worst? | PROMIS v1.0 Pain Intensity | How bad was your pain on average? | |
| PROMIS v2.0 Pain Quality | Did your pain feel like pins and needles? | PROMIS v2.0 Pain Quality | Did your pain feel awful? | |
| Physical function | PROMIS v2.0 Physical Function | Are you able to sit on and get up from the toilet? | ||
| PROMIS v2.0 Mobility | Are you able to go for a walk of at least 15 min? | PROMIS v2.0 Physical Function—Mobility | I could walk up stairs without holding on to anything | |
| PROMIS v2.0 Upper Extremity | Are you able to wash your back? | PROMIS v2.0 Physical Function—Upper Extremity | I could pull a shirt on over my head by myself | |
| Sexual function | PROMIS v2.0 Sexual Function and Satisfaction | How satisfied have you been with your sexual relationship(s)? | ||
| Sleep disturbance | PROMIS v1.0 Sleep Disturbances | I had difficulty falling asleep | PROMIS v1.0 Sleep Disturbances | I had difficulty falling asleep |
| Gastrointestinal symptoms | PROMIS v1.0 Gastrointestinal Symptoms | How often did you feel bloated? | ||
| Anxiety | PROMIS v1.0 Anxiety | I felt anxious | PROMIS v2.0 Anxiety | I felt scared |
| Depression | PROMIS v1.0 Depression | I felt sad | PROMIS v2.0 Depressive symptoms | I felt sad |
| Cognitive function | PROMIS v2.0 Cognitive Function | I have had trouble concentrating | PROMIS v2.0 Cognitive Function | It is hard for me to pay attention to one thing for more than 5–10 min |
| PROMIS v2.0 Cognitive Function Abilities subset | My memory has been as good as usual | |||
| Ability to participate in social roles/peer relationships | PROMIS v2.0 Abilities to Participate in Social Roles and Activities | I have trouble doing all of the family activities that I want to do | PROMIS v2.0 Peer Relationships | I felt accepted by other kids my age |
| PROMIS v2.0 Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities | I am satisfied with my ability to do things for fun with others |
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