Using Patient-Reported Outcomes in Routine Practice: Three Novel Use Cases and Implications. Issue 2 (April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Forsberg, Helena Hvitfeldt; Nelson, Eugene C.; Reid, Robert; Grossman, David; Mastanduno, Melanie P.; Weiss, Lisa Torrey; Fisher, Elliott S.; Weinstein, James N.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ambulatory care management. Volume 38:Issue 2(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-04
• Subjects: health-related quality of life -- implementation science -- outcomes measurement -- patient-centered care -- patient engagement -- patient-reported outcomes -- quality improvement -- value of health care; Ambulatory medical care -- Administration -- Periodicals; Ambulatory medical care -- United States -- Administration -- Periodicals; Community health services -- Administration -- Periodicals; Community health services -- United States -- Administration -- Periodicals; Health planning -- Periodicals; Health planning -- United States -- Periodicals; 362.12
• DOI: 10.1097/JAC.0000000000000052
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-9917

Abstract

Abstract : Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can show how patients perceive their illness burden over time. Active use of PROs by clinicians at the point of service can help illuminate the patients' longitudinal changes in outcomes, thereby advancing shared decision making, patient engagement, and self-care. This article offers principles and lessons learned from using PROs and provides 3 case studies to demonstrate how to overcome the challenges in using PROs in routine clinical practice to improve outcomes. These cases demonstrate that it is possible to embed patient-generated data into the flow of care and to track outcomes for improvement and research. Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text.