NOMS
Also written as: NOMS — National Outcomes Measurement System
A data collection system used by speech-language pathologists to measure functional outcomes in communication disorders.
Full Definition
The National Outcomes Measurement System (NOMS) is a standardized data collection system developed by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to measure treatment outcomes for individuals receiving speech-language pathology services. NOMS uses Functional Communication Measures (FCMs) that rate an individual's functional communication ability on a seven-point scale for various communication areas including spoken language expression, spoken language comprehension, reading, writing, and swallowing. The system enables clinicians to demonstrate treatment effectiveness and compare outcomes across populations and settings.
Usage
Usage note: Capitalize all letters in the acronym; commonly referenced with ASHA.
In Context
- "Pre- and post-treatment NOMS ratings demonstrate significant improvement in spoken language expression." — Speech therapy progress report
- "The clinic uses NOMS data to track functional communication outcomes across all pediatric clients." — Quality assurance documentation