Reflections on the national patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) programme: Where do we go from here?

摘要

Since 2009, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), measuring symptoms and health-related quality of life, have been routinely completed by NHS patients before and after varicose vein, groin hernia and hip and knee replacement surgery.1 The arising data are collated by the Health & Social Care Information Centre and published in quarterly and annual reports (see www.hscic.gov.uk/proms). The aim of the programme is to provide patient-centred information with regard to the outcomes of NHS care at provider level, encouraging poorer performing organisations to implement changes focused on maximising patient benefits and outcome.1–3