Anne Klassen

Anne Klassen is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on developing and validating patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) for surgical and medical interventions, particularly in plastic surgery, gender-affirming care, lymphedema, and pediatric oncology. She leads international studies to refine tools like the CLEFT-Q, BODY-Q, GENDER-Q, and SKIN-Q, ensuring they capture patient priorities across diverse populations.

Research Trends: Klassen’s recent articles emphasize creating modular, culturally adapted PROMs (e.g., GENDER-Q Youth Module), validating tools for minimally invasive aesthetics (e.g., SKIN-Q), and analyzing factors influencing surgical outcomes (e.g., WOUND-Q for chronic wounds). Her work bridges clinical practice, psychometrics, and global health collaboration.

Key Collaborations: She contributes to multicenter studies in bariatric surgery (BODY-Q Obesity Module), pediatric care, and veterinary science (selenium impact on dairy calves). Her research integrates qualitative methodologies to prioritize patient safety and emotional well-being in data collection.