One report, multiple aims: orthopedic surgeons vary how they use patient-reported outcomes with patients.

Danielle C LavalleeNan E RothrockAntonia F ChenPatricia D Franklin

Published in: Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation (2022)

Surgeons tailor their use of a PROM-based report with individual patients to achieve a range of aims. This study suggests multiple opportunities to further our understanding of the ways PROMs can be used in clinical practice. The way PROM information is visually displayed and multi-component reports are assembled can facilitate diverse aims.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
clinical practice
prognostic factors
emergency department
healthcare
quality improvement
health information
electronic health record