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August 9, 2026Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology

Patient-reported outcomes in pediatric regional anesthesia trials: current use and limitations

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RRRenee RenHospital for Special SurgeryHJHelen S. JungAlbert Einstein College of MedicineMCMichelle CarleyHospital for Special Surgery

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Review examines PROMs in pediatric regional anesthesia, revealing limitations in assessing pain and recovery.

Key Points

  • This review aims to evaluate the current use and limitations of patient-reported outcome measures in pediatric regional anesthesia trials.
  • Identified 17 randomized controlled trials and 15 ongoing studies
  • Analyzed variability in PROM use and reliance on observational pain scales
  • Evaluated frameworks for assessing recovery and quality of life.
  • PROM use is highly variable across the identified trials and studies
  • Limited incorporation of standardized health-related quality-of-life measures
  • Existing frameworks hinder comprehensive evaluation and alignment with patient-centered endpoints.

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Ren et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a782d6e2e1896536c8407achttps://doi.org/10.1097/aco.0000000000001701
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