Abstract
Background: The definition of population-specific outcomes is an essential precondition for the implementation of value-based health care. We developed a minimum standard outcome set for overall adult health (OAH) to facilitate the implementation of value-based health care in tracking, comparing, and improving overall health care outcomes of adults across multiple conditions, which would be of particular relevance for primary care and public health populations. Methods: The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) convened an international panel (patients, clinicians, and topic experts). Following the development of a conceptual framework, a modified Delphi method (supported by public consultations) was implemented to identify, in sequence, the relevant domains, the best instruments for measuring them, the timing of measurement, and the relevant adjustment variables. Findings: Outcomes were identified in relation to overall health status and the domains of physical, mental, and social health. Three instruments covering these domains were identified: PROMIS Scale v1.2—Global Health (10 items), WHO Wellbeing Index (5 items), and the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (12 items). Case-mix variables included a range of sociodemographic and biometric measures. Yearly measurement was proposed for all outcomes and most case-mix variables. Interpretation: The ICHOM OAH Standard Set has been developed through consensus-based methods based on predefined criteria following high standards for the identification and selection of high-quality measures The involvements of a wide range of stakeholders supports the acceptability of the set, which is readily available for use and feasibility testing in clinical settings.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 341-351 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Patient |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 1 Nov 2021 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The authors thank all patients and professionals participating in the patient surveys. The International Society for Quality-of-Life Research provided support as part of a collaboration with ICHOM for supporting best methods in the identification, selection, and implementation of patient-reported outcomes. The views expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center, the US Army Medical Department, the US Army Office of the Surgeon General, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the US Government.
Funding Information:
This work was supported through sponsorship from the NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation, NHS Wales HCF Research Foundation, and Providence Health Care.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2021, The Author(s).