Evaluation of Tools to Assess Symptoms and Symptom Severity in Patients With Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms : A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis
Copyright © 2024, Kuanar Baboo et al..
A substantial portion of patients presenting to healthcare settings exhibit physical symptoms lacking clear, demonstrable organic causes. Accurate assessment of symptom severity is crucial for documenting outcomes and establishing treatment efficacy. This systematic review and narrative synthesis aims to provide researchers with insights into available and validated tools for assessing medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS). It involved comprehensive searches across electronic databases, including PubMed, Wiley, and Cochrane, adhering to PRISMA and COSMIN guidelines. The study comprised two phases: Phase 1 systematically reviewed tools for assessing MUPS symptoms and severity, while Phase 2 conducted a narrative synthesis of their measurement properties, focusing on validity and reliability. Out of 14,459 records, 191 articles were identified, leading to the recognition of 16 validated tools for assessing MUPS symptoms and severity. Most tools demonstrated excellent internal consistency and structural validity. However, the majority lacked cross-cultural validity. The choice of tools for the assessment of MUPS will assist clinicians and researchers in determining the severity of MUPS and developing a tailored treatment plan to improve the physical and psychological functioning of these patients.
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2024 |
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2024 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16 |
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Cureus - 16(2024), 3 vom: 04. März, Seite e56204 |
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Englisch |
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Kuanar Baboo, Ananta Gopal [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Revised 25.04.2024 published: Electronic-eCollection Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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10.7759/cureus.56204 |
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