Table 2 Selection phase of PROMs collection implementation initiative
Process | Key Questions | Implementation Considerations | Identified Implementation Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
Population | How and to whom will PROMs be assigned? | Tailored Approach: PROMs anchored to surgical event, patient condition and/or by clinical division Population-based Approach: PROMs anchored by a singular, common encounter type across the entire department | Population-based approach, PROMs collection anchored by singular, common encounter type: new patient appointment |
Outcome Selection | What outcomes are providers most interested in collecting? | Constructs of physical function, disability, pain, quality of life, and psychosocial disposition | Identify measures that capture these outcomes across a diverse group of patients and diagnoses |
PROMs Selection | What are the candidate PROMs to measure outcomes of interest? | Region specific or legacy PROMs: involve the use of PROMs related to specific health conditions or diagnosis Generic PROMs: Assess specific outcomes and constructs of interest to majority of providers, regardless of clinical division or patient population (surgical and non-surgical) | Generic PROM |