6. Implementation of PRO assessment in clinical practice

Structured approach for implementation

A structured approach for the implementation of PRO assessment in clinical practice can follow nine consecutive steps. 

Nine step approach for implementing PRO assessment in clinical practice:

1. Create a shared vision

2. Specify goal(s) and scope

3. Check setting-specific conditions

4. Model the target workflow

5. Set up necessary preconditions

6. Train clinical staff

7. Integrate the intended procedure

8. Evaluate to optimise and sustain

9. Scale up to new goals

Across all steps, engage the relevant interest-holders as needed. The following slides describe each step in more detail.

Antunes, Harding, Higginson, & EUROIMPACT, 2014; E. Basch et al., 2012; Ethan Basch, Rogak, & Dueck, 2016; Nordhausen et al., 2022; Skivington et al., 2021; Snyder et al., 2012; Wintner et al., 2016; ISOQOL, 2015