Implementation of PRO assessment in clinical practice
Get in the mood for PROM implementation!
Implementing PROMs in clinical practice is a long but beneficial journey that can bring meaningful change.
Besides the nine-step-approach, the following mindset tips might be useful:
- Not everyone may share your enthusiasm from the start.
- Overly high expectations that are not met can lead to discouragement.
- Align what is feasible in your setting to keep the process manageable.
- Challenges and unforeseen circumstances are likely.
- Anticipate setbacks.
- Plan generous timelines and include buffers for adjustments.
- Changing clinical practice takes time—often years.
- Focus on and acknowledge small successes.
- Treat PROM implementation as a long-term process of adaptation and optimisation.
- Regular, transparent communication helps identify issues early, enables timely action, and builds trust.
- Listen actively and communicate concisely.
- Tailor information to the needs of the respective interest-holders.