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Download (1.91 MB) #Introduction
During the fall of 2022, the Alliance for Healthier Communities (Alliance) launched a research project to pilot the implementation and use of the EQ-5D patient reported outcomes measures (PROMs) tool within 6 Community Health Centres (CHCs). The goal of this project is to investigate if the integration of the EQ-5D tool helps support collaborative care planning and program evaluation, as well as identify the processes involved in the implementation for widespread adoption across the sector.
This brief report will summarize how each centre is implementing and using the EQ-5D tool and their experiences thus far.
#Summary of Key Findings
The pilot is only a few months into implementation however here are some key findings so far:
- The tool is easily integrated into existing processes and the EMR (electronic medical record), and does not add significant time to the visit.
- Providers appreciate the tool's ability to guide intake discussions and identify clients' needs, enabling them to better tailor the care plan to meet those needs.
- The tool has been well-received by clients and is seen as relatively short and easy to complete.
- Cognitive impairment and language barriers may pose some challenges.
- Clients who inconsistently attend or do not attend the full duration of the program may not complete the tool at follow-up.
Overall, through the use of the EQ-5D PROMs tool, centres plan to measure the impact of their programs and services on client’s self-reported health outcomes.