Minimal Clinically Important Difference and Patient-Acceptable Symptom State in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery: A Review. Issue 4 (18th April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Adindu, Ebubechi K.; Singh, Devender; Geck, Matthew; Stokes, John; Truumees, Eeric
• Is Part Of: JBJS reviews. Volume 11:Issue 4(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-04-18
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.22.00200
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2329-9185

Abstract

Abstract : » Minimal clinically important difference (MCID) and patient-acceptable symptom state (PASS) are both metrics at interpreting patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). » MCID values tend to vary significantly depending on the baseline pain and function in both acute and chronic symptom states while PASS thresholds are more stable. » MCID values are more easily attainable than PASS thresholds. » Although PASS is more relevant to the patient, it should continue to be used in tandem with MCID when interpreting PROM data.