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Systematic Review
6 March 2020

The use of real-world effectiveness measurements in clinical settings at Helsinki University Hospital: a systematic literature review

Authors: Kati Koskinen [email protected], Maija Hytönen, and Pirjo RäsänenAuthor Info & Affiliations
Volume 9, Number 5
https://doi.org/10.2217/cer-2019-0159
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Abstract

Aim: Patient reported outcomes collected alongside clinical trials do not reflect real-world effectiveness (RWE). This review assessed the use of RWE measurements in routine clinical treatment and the instruments applied to collect that data. Materials & methods: The RWE articles published from HUS (Helsinki University Hospital) were extracted from several databases. Results: Out of 170 eligible articles, generic health-related quality of life instruments were used in 87 (51.2%) and disease-specific health-related quality of life instruments in 58 (34.1%) articles as a primary measurement. Most of the articles pertained to surgery, gynecology and pediatric surgery. Conclusion: The number of articles assessing RWE is very limited compared with all the articles published from HUS. Thus, we still have limited information about the effectiveness of the treatment in real life.

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