This course covers PROMs developed by the EORTC Quality of Life Group (EORTC QLG). It can be used as a stand-alone PRO introduction, a supplement to other training, or a reference. Chapters progress from core concepts to advanced topics:
1. Basic information on PROMs covers key definitions, Patient-Reported-Outcome (PRO) assessment, and use in clinical practice.
2. Benefits of PROMs for clinical practice covers the potential of PROMs to identify needs and inform supportive care, decision making and quality management.
3. Introduction to PROMs developed by the EORTC overviews EORTC PROMs, their standardised item/response format and scoring—starting with the core EORTC QLQ-C30.
4. Selection of PROMs for clinical practice covers how to choose PROMs for clinical practice according to specific needs.
5. Modes of PRO assessment for clinical application covers PRO assessment modes (paper, electronic, interview) including their pros/cons.
6. Implementation of PRO assessment in clinical practice covers core aspects of implementation, a 9-step approach, interest-holder engagement, a downloadable checklist, and practical mind-set tips.
7. Interpretation of Patient-Reported Outcome data covers scoring, interpretation approaches (thresholds, norms/reference values), and clinical case examples.
8. PRO-based clinical communication covers theory, challenges, benefits, and practical approaches.
9. PRO-based initiation of clinical interventions covers key principles, a practical approach with case examples, and standardisation via clinical pathways.
10. Patient-Reported Outcome-based self-management of patients covers basics, support tools, coaching tips, and a case example.
From Bench to Bedside: Clinical practice examples covers expert reports on PROM use in eight institutions, different approaches, settings and countries.
