Session 5 - Patient Reported Outcomes Flashcards
What are patient based outcomes?
The assessment of patients well being from their point of view
What does PROMs stand for?
Patient Reported Outcome Measures
Used before and after medical treatment
Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is defined as
The functional effects of illness and consequences of treatment perceived by patients
What 8 things may impact on a patients HRQoL?
Physical function Symptoms Social wellbeing Psychological wellbeing Satisfaction with care Personal constructs Global health judgements Cognitive functions
What two social research methods can be used to measure HRQoL?
Qualitative (resource hungry, difficult evaluation)
Quantitative (questionnaires - valid and relaible)
What are advantages of generic methods of quantitative research?
- Can be used in any population
- Covers a broad range of dimensions and perceptions of health (used for many health problems)
- Comparisons can be made between groups
- Can be used when there is no specific method
What are some disadvantages of generic methods of quantitative research?
- Not sensitive to change
- Less detailed
- May seem to lose relevance as too general
What are some advantages of specific methods?
- very relevant
- sensitive to change
- acceptable to patients
Why are specific methods used?
evaluates dimensions of specific disease
can be: site specific, disease specific, dimension specific
What are some disadvantages of specific methods of quantitative research?
- Comparisons can be limited
- Cannot be used if do not have the disease
What things may you need to think of before selecting a tool for measure HRQoL?
Is it reliable and valid?
Is it sensitive to change?
Are there published studies which show it can be used successfully?
Is it accepts bek to patients?
Is it suitable for your area of interest?
Is it easily to analyse and administer?
Why measure health?
indications for needs allocation of resources effectiveness or treatments improve quality of services Get better value for money
