Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System in patients with gastrointestinal cancer: a scoping review

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify and evaluate the use of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System in patients with gastrointestinal cancer, as well as provide references for analyzing treatment outcomes, gauging prognostic risk, and assessing clinical symptoms and function in gastrointestinal cancer patients. Methods PubMed, Web of Science, ProQuest, Embase, and CINAHL were systematically searched using keywords and controlled vocabulary through January 2023. Results The scoping review collected 30 studies published from 2012 to 2022, including observational studies ( n = 21), interventional studies ( n = 4), and mixed studies ( n = 5). Outcome indicators included mood, pain, fatigue, sleep, the ability to perform activities of daily living, social functioning, and other health problems. Conclusion Being a self-report questionnaire, the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System offers a full assessment of patient’s symptoms and quality of life, and accurately captures their actual thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Individuals with gastrointestinal cancer made frequent use of the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System to provide an accurate measure of their health status.