Advancements in the Engagement and Preparation of Healthcare Providers for the Routine Integration of PROMs in Clinical Practice
6-8 May 2025
Virtual Event
There are many challenges that healthcare providers (HCPs) encounter in the integration of PROMs into routine practice, regardless of clinical care setting.
These include the (a) foundational knowledge and skill to modify their current practice; (b) beliefs/attitudes that motivate and engaged HCPs in PROM use; (c) ability to visualize, interpret, and use the PROM score into inform patient care (e.g., shared decision making and planning care); and (e) implementation supports needed for various settings and professional types (e.g., physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, dieticians, and so forth). Given that HCPs are the lynchpin to successful and sustained PROMs use, the aim of this symposium is to provide a forum to learn how to leverage Implementation Science and hear about real-world examples to provide guidance to address these challenges and address areas often overlooked or unforeseen.
We explore the multifaceted aspects of HCP behavior change by showcasing theory-informed approaches and best practice from current clinical research in diverse clinical care settings. The objectives are to:
- Identify the knowledge, attitude/beliefs, and supports/resources to facilitate adoption of PROMs by HCPs
- Demonstrate the skills HCPs need to (a) collect PROMs data (e.g., fill out the PROMs questionnaire), (b) discuss results with patients, (c) score and interpret PROMs, and (d) incorporate PROMs data into clinical reasoning and shared decision making with patients.
- Identify evidence-based strategies and design theory-informed training approaches for initial and ongoing adoption.
- Evaluate the implementation of PROMs by HCPs (process and outcomes)
- Examine the role of HCPs in advancing equitable PROM use.
Schedule:
- Tuesday, 6 May | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
- Wednesday, 7 May | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT
- Thursday, 8 May | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CDT
Further details and registration will be available soon on the ISOQOL e-learning platform.
We hope to see you there!
The International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) is a global community of researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, industry professionals, consultants, and patient research partners advancing health related quality of life research (HRQL).
Together, we are creating a future in which patient perspective is integral to health research, care and policy.