Selection of PROMs for clinical practice
Summary
To select the optimal PROMs, a structured, needs-based approach can be used:
- Identify the issues to be assessed, considering target groups, assessment timing, and frequency.
- Select suitable PROMs for these issues and check their availability.
Consider:
- Coordinating the selection process and involving HCPs in the implementation setting to increase relevance and acceptance.
- Scientifically developed, disease-specific core outcome sets (COS) to support selection.
- The use of the EORTC Item Library to customise PROMs if existing static PROMs do not meet the defined needs.
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