Table 1 The application of PROMs in four PCNs
From: The use of patient-reported outcome measures in primary care: applications, benefits and challenges
PCN and program | PROMs administered in program and purpose | Frequency of PROMs administration | Frequency of PROMs reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
Edmonton Oliver PCN—mental health services (short-term 1:1 counselling) | EQ-5D-5L (quality of life) | Initial appointment | Point of care analysis (during initial appointment) |
PHQ-9 (depression) | Follow-up appointment OR 6 months, whichever is first | Annual aggregate reporting | |
OQ-45 PROM (psychotherapy progress) | |||
Grande Prairie PCN—persistent pain program (self-management program) | EQ-5D-5L (quality of life) | Initial appointment | Bi-annual organizational evaluation reporting |
PSEQ PROM (pain self-efficacy) | All appointments with case manager | Annual report to funder | |
Palliser PCN—behavioural health consultant (BHC) role (staff co-located in PCN health homes) | BHC-7 (functional assessment: patient level; fidelity to BHC model: PCN level) | BHC-7: Each BHC visit | Annual aggregate reporting |
PHQ-9 (depression) | Other PROMs: as required to assess baseline and progress | Occasional reporting to support individual provider improvements in efficiency and effectiveness of patient care | |
GAD-7 (anxiety) | |||
Burns anxiety inventory store | |||
Red Deer Primary Care Network—happiness basics 7 week group program (self-management) | SF-12v2 or the EQ-5D-5L (Health Quality of Life) | Administered at week 1 and week 7 | Post program reports to program facilitators and leadership team |
Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (emotional, social, and psychological well-being) | Quarterly reports to Board and Physician Community of Practice | ||
Happiness Thermometer (level of happiness) | Annual reports to Board, funder, staff and community |