Pediatric Patient-Reported Outcomes in Chronic Disease

Managing chronic disease is increasingly important in pediatric health care. In internal medicine, patient-reported, patient-important outcomes are a key part of assessment programs. pediatrics, there has been less focus on patient-reported outcomes. These more complex pediatrics because the utility may differ by age and, most cases, parent-reported also relevant. some instances, parents serve as surrogate for patient. other circumstances, from child-reported this volume Journal, Forrest et al report self-reported child across 10 conditions. Across all these conditions, children reported anxiety, fatigue, pain, and restriction mobility than general population. Disease activity was associated with poorer results emphasize need to incorporate management. Programs will develop strategies improve Article page 207