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PRO (Patient Reported Outcomes) Implementation: From Vision to Reality.
Alex Galper1, Ora Shamai-Rosler1, Varda Stanger1
1Department of Medical Quality, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|August 24, 2019
Summary
Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) enhance patient quality of life assessments. Implementing PROs in routine practice drives healthcare improvements and quality care through staff engagement and tailored data collection.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Quality Improvement Science
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are increasingly utilized globally to assess health-related quality of life.
- Sheba Medical Center is pioneering PRO implementation in Israel, exploring its value in routine clinical practice.
- PROs offer a unique perspective on patient experiences and can drive quality improvement initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the potential value of implementing patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in routine clinical practice.
- To explore PROs as a tool for quality improvement and to drive changes in healthcare delivery.
- To understand the process of PRO implementation within a healthcare setting.
Main Methods:
- Involving multi-disciplinary ward or clinic staff in the PRO implementation process.
- Adapting PRO collection and usage methods to specific clinical areas and cultural contexts.
- Integrating adjusted reporting and usage during patient encounters.
Main Results:
- PRO implementation requires staff engagement to become a routine part of care.
- Collection methods and usage necessitate cultural adaptation for different clinical areas.
- Adjusted reporting during patient encounters improves patient enrollment and data accuracy.
Conclusions:
- PRO implementation is a valuable strategy for enhancing quality improvement in healthcare.
- Successful PRO integration requires a multi-disciplinary approach and cultural sensitivity.
- Optimized PRO usage during patient encounters leads to better patient outcomes and medical center performance.
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