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1London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1H 9SH, UK. nick.black@lshtm.ac.uk
BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.)
|January 30, 2013
Summary
Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) can transform healthcare by improving patient and clinician decision-making. Routine PROM use also allows for provider performance comparisons to drive service enhancements.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Clinical Informatics
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Healthcare systems face increasing pressure to improve quality and efficiency.
- Patient perspectives are crucial for understanding and enhancing healthcare delivery.
- Existing performance metrics may not fully capture patient experiences or outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the transformative potential of routine Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in healthcare.
- To underscore the dual benefits of PROMs for clinical decision-making and system-level improvements.
Main Methods:
- This work is a conceptual analysis and synthesis of the role of PROMs.
- It draws upon existing literature and expert opinion regarding healthcare quality improvement.
Main Results:
- Routine use of PROMs empowers patients and clinicians with data for better-informed decisions.
- PROMs facilitate objective comparisons of healthcare provider performance.
- This comparison capability acts as a catalyst for stimulating service improvements.
Conclusions:
- Integrating PROMs into routine clinical practice offers a powerful mechanism for healthcare transformation.
- PROMs enhance shared decision-making and drive accountability for service quality.
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