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Understanding patient reported outcome measures (PROMs).
1School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield. k.j.ousey@hud.ac.uk
British Journal of Community Nursing
|March 8, 2011
Summary
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) collect patient health data before and after interventions. Currently, PROMs track outcomes for specific surgeries like hip and knee replacements within the NHS.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Patient Outcomes
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) assess patient health status and quality of life.
- PROMs involve collecting patient data via questionnaires before and after medical interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the implementation and scope of PROMs data collection in the NHS.
- To identify current and future applications of PROMs in healthcare quality assessment.
Main Methods:
- Data collection initiated in April 2009 for specific surgical procedures.
- Utilizes patient questionnaires to gather health status information.
Main Results:
- PROMs data collection is established for NHS-funded hip replacements, knee replacements, hernia surgery, and varicose vein surgery.
- The current PROM system does not include measures for tissue viability or leg ulceration.
Conclusions:
- PROMs are integral to evaluating the quality of care and outcomes for specific NHS patient pathways.
- Future development of PROMs is planned for additional conditions beyond the initial surgical focus.
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