Clinical integration of patient-reported outcome measures to enhance the care of patients with SLE: a multi-centre prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the feasibility and impact of integrating electronic patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) into the routine outpatient care of patients with SLE.

Methods

We conducted a prospective cohort study, utilizing a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, of SLE outpatients receiving rheumatology care at two academic medical centres. Participants completed electronic PROMs at enrolment and then prior to their next two routine rheumatology visits. PROM score reports were shared with patients and rheumatologists before visits. Patients and rheumatologists completed post-visit surveys evaluating the utility of PROMs in the clinical encounters. Focus groups of patients and interviews with treating rheumatologists were conducted to further explore their experi

SUBMITTER: Kasturi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9707322 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature