Analysis

The Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) is a structured system designed to measure outcomes reported directly by patients. PROMIS provides tools for assessing quality of life, health, and well-being from the patient’s perspective.

Objective

The main objective of PROMIS is to provide reliable and valid data for measuring patient-reported outcomes, which can be used to evaluate a patient’s health and to monitor the progress of treatments.

Scoring

PROMIS includes a range of tools and scales that cover various aspects of health and well-being, such as physical and psychological health, as well as social support and functionality. Scoring typically uses Likert-type scales and other measurement formats, where responses are usually rated on a scale from 1 to 5.

References

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