Guide to Selecting Outcome Measures: Difference between revisions

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&nbsp;The following questions are intended to guide clinicians in selecting the correct outcome measures for their patients&nbsp;<ref>Iansek, R., &amp; Morris, M. E. (Eds.). (2013). Rehabilitation in movement disorders. Cambridge University Press.</ref>  
The following questions are intended to guide clinicians in selecting the correct outcome measures for their patients<ref>Iansek R, &amp;amp; Morris ME (Eds.) (2013). Rehabilitation in movement disorders. Cambridge University Press.</ref>  


== Why Am I Using the Outcome Measure?  ==
== Why Am I Using the Outcome Measure?  ==
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*Is there a known minimum clinically important difference?
*Is there a known minimum clinically important difference?


== Financial Considerations: ==
== Financial Considerations  ==


*What is the cost of this test?  
*What is the cost of this test?  
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*Is privacy required?
*Is privacy required?


== Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROQ)  ==
== Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM)  ==


*Is face-to-face contact required or can this measure be completed in the waiting room?  
*Is face-to-face contact required or can this measure be completed in the waiting room?  
*Does the questionnaire cover sensitive personal issues?  
*Does the questionnaire cover sensitive personal issues?  
*Is there a specific reading level required?  
*Is there a specific reading level required?  
*Is the measure available in other languages?<br>
*Is the measure available in other languages?


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== References  ==


== References&nbsp;<references /><br> ==
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Revision as of 01:10, 22 January 2016

The following questions are intended to guide clinicians in selecting the correct outcome measures for their patients[1]

Why Am I Using the Outcome Measure?[edit | edit source]

  • Identifying the impact of a disorder on an individual?
  • Establishing a baseline measure from which to monitor changes over time?
  • Evaluating the impact of an intervention?
  • Evaluating the needs of those attending a service?

What Am I Aiming to Measure?[edit | edit source]

  • Impairments of body structure and function?
  • Activity limitations?
  • Participation restrictions?
  • Quality of life?

Have the Clinimetric Properties of this Tool Been Measured in a Population Similar to Mine? Consider:[edit | edit source]

  • Do the study samples have the same condition?
  • Is the study sample similar in disease severity?
  • Is the study sample similar in disease-specific factors?

Is the Outcome Measure Reliable?[edit | edit source]

  • Do I know the rate of error detected with scores?
  • Do I know the minimum detectable change?

Is the Outcome Measure Valid?[edit | edit source]

  • Does it measure what I want it to measure?

Is the Outcome Measure Responsive to Change?[edit | edit source]

  • Is there a known minimum clinically important difference?

Financial Considerations[edit | edit source]

  • What is the cost of this test?
  • Is a licence required?
  • Is equipment required?

Therapist Implementation[edit | edit source]

  • Is the measure easy for a clinician to conduct?
  • Is special training required/available?
  • Are there clear standardised instructions on how to carry out and score the measure?
  • How long does it take to carry out the measure?
  • How long does it take to record results?

Resources[edit | edit source]

  • Is special equipment or are special forms required?
  • Is space sufficient for this measure to be carried out?

Client[edit | edit source]

  • How much time does it take for the person to complete?
  • Is the task difficult?
  • Is privacy required?

Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM)[edit | edit source]

  • Is face-to-face contact required or can this measure be completed in the waiting room?
  • Does the questionnaire cover sensitive personal issues?
  • Is there a specific reading level required?
  • Is the measure available in other languages?

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Iansek R, &amp; Morris ME (Eds.) (2013). Rehabilitation in movement disorders. Cambridge University Press.