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[Taking patients' views into consideration at planning and evaluating care. Patient Reported Outcomes]
Lajos Kullmann1, Tamás Kullmann2
1Gyógypedagógiai Módszertani és Rehabilitációs Intézet, Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem, Bárczi Gusztáv Gyógypedagógiai Kar Budapest, Ecseri út 3., 1097.
Orvosi Hetilap
|February 6, 2018
Summary
Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) are crucial for patient-centered care but often misinterpreted. Guidelines are needed for consistent application in research and clinical practice to improve patient care and communication.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Patient Experience Measurement
Background:
- Patient-centered care requires understanding patient perceptions, feelings, and expectations.
- Limited time for patient-provider communication hinders satisfactory interaction.
- Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) can help bridge communication gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide general information and references on Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs).
- To address the diverse definitions and applications of PROs leading to misinterpretation.
- To highlight the potential of PROs in clinical practice beyond research.
Main Methods:
- Review of the concept, definition, and application of Patient Reported Outcomes.
- Discussion of existing guidelines and instructions for uniform interpretation.
- Exploration of PROs' utility in research and clinical settings.
Main Results:
- PROs are valuable tools for assessing patient perceptions and expectations.
- Varied interpretations of PROs can lead to outcome misrepresentation.
- Standardized guidelines are being developed to ensure consistent PRO application.
Conclusions:
- PROs are essential for evaluating healthcare outcomes, safety, and quality.
- PROs can inform individual patient care planning and enhance communication.
- Uniform application of PROs is vital for accurate assessment and improved patient care.