Selection of PROMs for clinical practice
Selection process
Selecting PROMs for a specific clinical setting is best done using a structured, stepwise approach based on identified needs and corresponding instruments.
Which patient-reported issues are not adequately assessed in your setting?
Specify for:
- all patients or specific patient groups (e.g. sex, age, cancer diagnosis)
- specific needs (e.g. form of therapy, palliative care, stoma)
- ability to complete PROMs (e.g. physical, cognitive)
- consider respondent burden (e.g. number of questions)
- when needed for clinical care (planning/decision-making, therapy start/course/end, aftercare)
- consider appropriateness and burden at each time point (e.g. immediately after diagnosis)
- once (e.g. screening)
- short intervals (e.g. daily)
- longer intervals (e.g. monthly)
- consider expected change over time and burden
Identify PROMs meeting the defined assessment needs and times.
Consider:
- Type: static PROMs and/or customisable item sets
- Availability: free use vs conditions (permission / licence fees)