title: Patient-reported outcomes measurement and management with innovative methodologies and technologies.
abstract: Successful integration of modern psychometrics and advanced informatics in patient-reported outcomes (PRO) measurement and management can potentially maximize the value of health outcomes research and optimize the delivery of quality patient care. Unlike the traditional labor-intensive paper-and-pencil data collection method, item response theory-based computerized adaptive testing methodologies coupled with novel technologies provide an integrated environment to collect, analyze and present ready-to-use PRO data for informed and shared decision-making. This article describes the needs, challenges and solutions for accurate, efficient and cost-effective PRO data acquisition and dissemination means in order to provide critical and timely PRO information necessary to actively support and enhance routine patient care in busy clinical settings.
authors.affiliation: Buehler Center on Aging, Health & Society, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 750 N. Lake Shore Drive, Suite 601, Chicago, IL 60611, USA. chchang@northwestern.edu
authors.forename: Chih-Hung
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D003199:Computer Systems / Q000639:trends*; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D012984:Software; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States