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Please mark the most important groups of interest-holders for the implementation of PRO assessment in clinical practice:

Please fill in the blanks about the structured PRO implementation approach by selecting the appropriate step.

1. Scale up towards new goalsEstablish necessary preconditionsDefine goals and scopeTrain clinical staffModel the target workflowCheck-setting-specific conditionsIntegrate the intended procedureEvaluate to optimise and sustainCreate a shared vision by convincing key interest-holders of PRO assessment’s potential to start implementation.

2. Create a shared visionScale up towards new goalsTrain clinical staffEstablish necessary preconditionsEvaluate to optimise and sustainDefine goals and scopeIntegrate the intended procedureCheck-setting-specific conditionsModel the target workflow by agreeing on what PRO assessment should achieve and where it will be implemented.

3. Create a shared visionCheck-setting-specific conditionsEstablish necessary preconditionsModel the target workflowIntegrate the intended procedureTrain clinical staffEvaluate to optimise and sustainScale up towards new goalsDefine goals and scope by analysing implementation- and use-relevant factors using appropriate methods.

4. Define goals and scopeCreate a shared visionCheck-setting-specific conditionsEvaluate to optimise and sustainScale up towards new goalsModel the target workflowTrain clinical staffEstablish necessary preconditionsIntegrate the intended procedure by defining the PROMs, assessment mode, data use, and responsibilities.

5. Integrate the intended procedureModel the target workflowCheck-setting-specific conditionsTrain clinical staffDefine goals and scopeEvaluate to optimise and sustainEstablish necessary preconditionsCreate a shared visionScale up towards new goals by setting up what is needed (agreements, procurement, adaptations, developments).

6. Create a shared visionEstablish necessary preconditionsScale up towards new goalsCheck-setting-specific conditionsModel the target workflowDefine goals and scopeEvaluate to optimise and sustainIntegrate the intended procedureTrain clinical staff by preparing staff to use PRO assessment and PRO data through suitable training content and methods.

7. Train clinical staffEstablish necessary preconditionsCheck-setting-specific conditionsCreate a shared visionDefine goals and scopeModel the target workflowScale up towards new goalsIntegrate the intended procedureEvaluate to optimise and sustain by piloting on a small scale, expand gradually, and monitor closely.

8. Define goals and scopeScale up towards new goalsIntegrate the intended procedureTrain clinical staffEstablish necessary preconditionsEvaluate to optimise and sustainModel the target workflowCheck-setting-specific conditionsCreate a shared vision by collecting and analysing implementation and use of PRO data with appropriate outcomes and methods.

9. Create a shared visionEvaluate to optimise and sustainScale up towards new goalsIntegrate the intended procedureModel the target workflowEstablish necessary preconditionsDefine goals and scopeCheck-setting-specific conditionsTrain clinical staff by using evaluation results, experience, and created resources to support future implementations.

Which aspects are important to build up a pragmatic mind-set increasing the chance of a successful implementation?