(13) PROMs Flashcards
1
Q
How do we measure health-related quality of life?
A
Mortality
Morbidity
Patient-based outcomes
2
Q
What are patient-reported outcomes (PROs)?
A
Report of status of patient’s health condition, directly from the patient
3
Q
Why are PROs important?
A
Attempt to assess well-being from patient’s point of view
4
Q
What are patient reported outcome measures (PROMs)?
A
Tools used to measure PROs
Turns subjective experiences into numerical scores that can easily be utilised
5
Q
Why do we use PROMs?
A
- in conditions where aim is managing not curing
- uses biomedical tests
- focuses on patient’s concerns
6
Q
What is health related quality of life (HRQoL)?
A
Functional effect of illness and its treatment on a patient, from their perspective
