patient-reported outcome measures
Standardized questionnaires completed by patients to assess symptoms, functional status, and quality of life changes during rehabilitation.
Full Definition
Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in cardiac rehabilitation are validated assessment tools that capture the patient's perspective on their health status, symptoms, functional abilities, and quality of life. Common PROMs include instruments measuring cardiac-specific quality of life, depression screening tools, activity questionnaires, and symptom scales. These measures complement objective clinical assessments and provide valuable insights into treatment effectiveness from the patient's viewpoint. PROMs are increasingly important for value-based care initiatives, quality reporting, and shared decision-making in cardiac rehabilitation programs.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as PROMs in subsequent references; hyphenate the compound modifier.
In Context
- "Patient-reported outcome measures showed significant improvement in quality of life scores after 12 weeks." — outcome report
- "The program implemented standardized patient-reported outcome measures to enhance value-based care reporting." — quality improvement initiative