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Technical
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Patient-Reported Outcome Measure
Also written as: PROM — Patient-Reported Outcome Measure
Standardized questionnaire completed by patients to assess their perception of health status and treatment effectiveness.
Full Definition
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are validated instruments that capture patients' direct reports about their health condition, functional status, and quality of life without interpretation by healthcare providers. In rehabilitation settings, PROMs complement clinical assessments by providing subjective perspectives on treatment outcomes, symptom burden, and functional limitations that may not be apparent through objective testing alone.
Usage
Usage note: Plural PROMs is standard; distinguish from Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs).
In Context
- "PROM data revealed significant improvements in patient-perceived mobility despite minimal FIM score changes." — Outcomes analysis report
- "The rehabilitation program incorporates multiple PROMs to capture comprehensive outcome data." — Program evaluation document
Also known as
PROMs
patient-reported outcomes
self-report measures
Contrasted with
clinician-rated assessments
objective measures
Don't confuse with
Patient-Reported Experience Measures
Quality of Life scales