Patient-Reported Outcome Measures – Einsatz zur Depressions‑, Angst- und Stressdiagnostik

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) is an umbrella term for various self-report instruments used to assess subjective health-related impressions and treatment success from the patient’s perspective. In psychosomatic medicine, PROMs are often used to record subjective symptoms, psychosocial distress, and changes in health status, particularly in patients with comorbid (affective) disorders and frequent contact with physicians, but also in preventive health care and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. In otolaryngology (ENT), self-report questionnaires (PROMs) are used, among other things, to assess the impact of hearing, speech, swallowing, and breathing disorders on patients’ quality of life. Such scientifically validated tools make it possible to better understand the needs and priorities of patients and to integrate them into clinician–patient communication and treatment to promote individual, patient-centered care. Three dimensions for the assessment of subjective health-related experiences (depression, anxiety, stress) with corresponding instruments for the German-speaking area for use in clinical and research settings are presented in more detail, specifically for otolaryngology.