Implementation of PROMIS^® in an Optometry Clinic

Area of Science:

• Ophthalmology
• Health Services Research
• Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

• The utility of general health Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) surveys in eye care is not well-established.
• Implementing PROMIS in clinical settings requires demonstration of feasibility.

Purpose of the Study:

• To demonstrate the feasibility of implementing general health and functioning PROMIS surveys in an optometric clinic.
• To assess patient completion rates and time to completion for PROMIS surveys in an eye care setting.

Main Methods:

• PROMIS general health and functioning surveys were offered to patients over two months in a Rochester, NY optometric clinic.
• Demographic and clinical data were collected, alongside survey completion rates and time.

Main Results:

• Out of 651 patients, 258 attempted PROMIS; 193 (74.8%) completed it.
• Lower visual acuity and older age were associated with lower participation and completion rates.
• Mean completion time was 6.36 minutes, with no significant variation across groups.

Conclusions:

• PROMIS surveys are feasible for implementation in optometry clinics, evidenced by a high completion rate among participants.
• The significant impact of visual acuity on participation highlights the need to optimize PROMIS delivery for greater patient inclusion.
• While generally quick, the wide range in completion times suggests potential challenges for some patients.