Abstract:[Objective] To develop a conceptual model for lumbar disc herniation patient reported outcome, and to explore the structure of patient reported outcome scale preliminary, in order to provide the basis for scale compilation. [Methods] A conceptual model, initial di- mension and item pool were developed by literature review, expert consultation and patient interviews. A total of 200 patients with lumbar disc herniation in a general hospital were investigated and the items of initial questionnaire were screened by using classical test theory. Scale structure was explored using exploratory factor analysis and parallel analysis. [Results] A conceptual model for lumbar disc herniation patient reported outcome was constructed which consists of 4 first-level indicators and 9 second-level indicators. Six common factors were extracted according to the exploratory factor analysis and parallel analysis. The variance contribution rates were 13.4% , 12.5% , 11.0% , 9.9%, 7.7% and 4.5%, respectively, reflecting the social adaptation, psychological emotion, functional limitation, therapeutic effect, standing and walking, and somatic symptoms of patients. [Conclusion] The 6 common factors extracted were all covered in the constructed conceptu- al model, which could explain the impact of lumbar disc herniation on patients. The lumbar disc herniation patient reported outcome scale should be complied in 6 dimensions , including social adaptation, psychological emotion, functional limitation, therapeutic effect, standing and walking, and somatic symptoms of patients.