Team Approach: Clinical Outcome Collection, Done Practically

* Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have gained traction as a critical part of orthopaedic clinical outcome reporting. However, routine collection of these forms can be very challenging because of administrative, logistic, and financial burdens to providers. * Successful integration of PROM collection practices requires coordinated efforts from the orthopaedic provider as well as key clinical support staff and practice leaders. * Electronic PROM reporting offers many advantages over traditional paper-and-pencil forms, such as real-time clinical monitoring and research applications. * A number of different electronic PROM platforms exist. Ideally, providers should choose a platform that can be utilized across the practice and meet the individual practice needs. * The provider must tailor the PROM collection process to his or her unique clinical flow scenario to maximize efficiency and patient compliance.