Unlocking the Power of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
Health Catalyst Editors 2/26/2019
Health systems attempt to measure an ever-increasing amount of clinical measures, these often miss the mark of what matters to patients. Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs) are the missing link in empowering patients and helping to define good outcomes. This article walks through how patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can help identify best practices and drive system-wide quality improvement. PROMs can help health systems do the following:
• Serve as a guide for appropriateness and efficiency.
• Lead to better shared decision-making.
• Demonstrate value and transparency
This article also discusses the effect of PROMs on providers in a culture of “one more thing,” and tips for effective implementation.
