Measuring patient experiences and outcomes
In March 2019, MPCCC introduced two complimentary pilot projects trialling the collection of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) and Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs). Targeted patient questionnaires are used to collect information about how well a patient’s physical, emotional, social and informational needs are being met during their cancer treatment. Incorporating the collection of PROMs and PREMs into cancer care can improve patient satisfaction and can be used to inform health service planning and quality improvements for future patients.
The two MPCCC pilots aim to help both patients and clinicians in identifying a wide range of health concerns, including those outside the strictly ‘clinical’ realm. Clinicians can provide referrals to allied health professionals and/or supportive care services in response to symptoms or concerns that require additional management.
Each pilot is trialling a different method of PROMs and PREMs data collection, and the evaluation stage will inform broader implementation of PROMs and PREMs data collection across MPCCC partners and sites outside our region.
Visit the links below to find out more about these pilots, and see here for details of the project teams and steering committee.
This pilot will collect PROMs and PREMs data from pancreatic cancer patients at regular intervals over the course of their treatment, using an online PROMs and PREMs questionnaire that is sent to patients via text or email.
Clinical collection and use of PROMs and PREMs will benefit both patients and their health providers. The ‘real-time’ feedback provided to health professionals about the clinical and supportive care needs of their patients will enable them to address those needs as they arise.
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