Therapy outcome measures: where are we now?
1School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. a.k.john@sheffield.ac.uk
International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|February 19, 2011
Summary
The Therapy Outcome Measure (TOM) helps speech-language pathologists (SLPs) share outcomes data effectively. Benchmarking TOM data improves service quality and efficiency for various client groups.
Area of Science:
- Speech-language pathology
- Health services research
- Clinical outcomes measurement
Background:
- Effective communication of outcomes data is crucial for quality healthcare and social services.
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) require accessible terminology for interprofessional collaboration.
- The Therapy Outcome Measure (TOM) is a tool designed for practical outcome data collection in clinical settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Therapy Outcome Measure (TOM) as a method for presenting outcome data.
- To demonstrate the utility of TOM in routine clinical practice and research.
- To illustrate how benchmarking TOM data can inform and enhance service delivery.
Main Methods:
- The Therapy Outcome Measure (TOM) was developed as a practical tool for measuring outcomes.
- TOM data was utilized in research studies as an outcome indicator.
- Benchmarking studies, including internal and external comparisons of TOM data, were conducted.
Main Results:
- The Therapy Outcome Measure (TOM) provides a digestible format for outcome data.
- TOM has been successfully employed in various research studies.
- Benchmarking of TOM data offers insights into practice and service efficiency.
Conclusions:
- The Therapy Outcome Measure (TOM) empowers SLPs to understand their outcomes and those of specific client groups.
- Benchmarking TOM data facilitates the delivery of improved and more efficient services.
- TOM serves as a valuable tool for informing clinical practice and service development.
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