Outcome Measure

Question 1

What is an outcome measure?

Answer 1

A measure of change, the difference from one point in time (usuallybefore intervention) to another point in time (usually after an intervention)

Question 2

Why do we use outcome measures?

Answer 2

• Tools can support and inform clinical judgement
• Enables aclinician to be clear regarding apatient’s problem, plan appropriate goals and treatment
• Measurescan supportteam communication
• Canmonitor a patient’sprogress (objectively)
• Can support planning and decision making