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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
A successful model for KSA-based payor-provider collaborative in maternity care.
Abdulrehman Taher1, Serena Sarkis2, Hussein H Khachfe3
1Value Based Care & Health Center, Bupa Arabia and Bupa Care Connect, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
|July 3, 2026
Summary
Integrating patient and clinician-reported outcomes into Saudi Arabia
Area of Science:
- Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) in maternity care
- Outcomes measurement in obstetrics
- Digital health integration in Saudi Arabia
Background:
- Rising Cesarean section rates in Saudi Arabia
- Fragmented maternity care pathways
- Lack of standardized outcome measurement in KSA maternity services
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate feasibility of a Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) pilot
- Assess early outcomes of integrating Patient-Reported and Clinician-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs and CROMs)
- Test a payer-provider model in private tertiary hospitals in KSA
Main Methods:
- Multicenter pilot across 4 KSA tertiary hospitals (July 2024-July 2025)
- Digital collection of ICHOM Pregnancy and Childbirth Standard Set PROMs/CROMs
- Analysis of response rates, PROMs trends, MID, and outcome correlations
Main Results:
- 802 women enrolled; 38.7% PROMs response rate
- 1/3 women showed clinically meaningful improvements (mental health, continence, breastfeeding, bonding)
- PROMs-triggered referrals reduced abnormal outcomes; 2 hospitals achieved ICHOM accreditation
Conclusions:
- Standardized PROMs/CROMs integration is feasible and effective in Saudi maternity care
- Payer-provider collaboration and digital infrastructure enable patient-centered insights
- Establishes a foundation for VBHC-aligned maternity care and payment reform
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