Patient-reported outcome measures: an on-line system empowering patient choice.
An innovative web-based system was developed to allow patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) to be easily administered. Stakeholders guided the design and implementation. The software gives patients access to their current and previous scores. This pilot study focused on patients undergoing arthroscopic subacromial decompression, evaluated using the Oxford shoulder score (OSS). Patients showing good improvement in their OSS were offered the choice to return for routine follow-up clinic appointments, or continue [...]
Author(s): Wilson, J, Arshad, F, Nnamoko, N, Whiteman, A, Ring, J, Roy, B
DOI: 10.1136/amiajnl-2012-001183