Role of PRO (Patient Reported Outcomes) in Value Based Care

The goal of value based care is to improve health outcomes while reducing costs. Improving patient outcomes is the topmost priority for all healthcare organizations. Value based care is becoming the norm across the healthcare irrespective of size. In this scenario, PRO can be a valuable tool for measuring patient outcomes and improving quality of care for patients across different disease areas such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases , orthopedics , mental health etc

Improving patient outcomes is the topmost priority for all healthcare organizations. It’s important to understand that improving patient outcomes is not just about reducing costs, but also improving quality of care. Patient reported outcomes can be used as indicators to measure improvements in different areas like adherence, self-management and medication compliance. Patient reported outcomes will help you in understanding which interventions are effective and how they can be improved upon

Value-based care is a model where the treatment is designed to achieve specific outcomes for the patient. The goal of value-based care is to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes by eliminating unnecessary or ineffective procedures and medications, while providing patients with more targeted treatments. In order to better understand what it means for patients, let’s take a look at how value based care works in practice

PRO (Patient Reported Outcomes) is being increasingly adopted to measure patient outcomes. This is not a new concept but it has gained momentum in recent times, particularly with the increased focus on value based care. A healthcare organization can use PRO to measure its effectiveness and for example, decide whether a particular treatment works or does not work for certain patients. PRO can also be used to measure patient satisfaction, engagement in their care, experience of healthcare services etc., by collecting responses from real patients who have used/are using the service provided by your hospital/clinic/practice etc.

In a study published by Health Affairs, it was found that patients who were engaged in their own care decisions and treatment had better outcomes compared to others. This research has demonstrated the value of patient-centered care, which involves engaging with patients on an ongoing basis to understand their values and preferences for the health care services they receive.

Patient centeredness is important because it allows providers to better understand what matters most to patients and then tailor treatments accordingly. For example, if you have diabetes and want your lipid levels under control because it impacts your risk level for heart disease, then this is something you should discuss with your doctor as part of your treatment plan.

It's also important that providers take into account patients' preferences when determining which drugs or devices they'll use during surgery so they can avoid unnecessary complications later down the road (e.g., infection).

PRO helps to measure whether the treatment has been beneficial to the patient and helps provide real time feedback to care providers. PRO also helps in planning interventions early on if any deviation from target is observed.

PRO also helps in planning interventions early on if any deviation from target is observed. The intervention can be planned even before the patient realizes that something is wrong, and this can help in preventing further complications. It also helps to reduce costs of care by decreasing hospitalizations and the number of tests done

PRO is a measure of patient outcomes and can help in measuring the effectiveness of treatment. In addition to its utility in providing real time feedback to care providers, PRO will become more crucial in coming years as healthcare systems strive to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs.

Progression of disease, complications, and other related factors are a critical part of VBC. PRO helps in measuring patient outcomes and providing real time feedback. This helps to plan interventions as soon as possible if there is any deviation from target. It can also help to improve patient outcomes by providing information about their experiences with the treatment plan and its effectiveness in improving their condition or symptoms.

Patient Reported Outcomes are crucial elements in successful Value Based Care initiatives. PRO is being increasingly adopted to measure patient outcomes and help provide real time feedback to care providers. The role of PRO in value based care cannot be overlooked and will become even more crucial in coming years as healthcare systems strive to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs