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What are the current trends and innovations in outcomes research methods and tools?

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Outcomes research is a branch of healthcare research that focuses on measuring and improving the quality, effectiveness, and value of health services and interventions. It aims to provide evidence-based information for decision-making by patients, providers, payers, and policymakers. Outcomes research methods and tools are constantly evolving to address the challenges and opportunities of the healthcare system. Here are some of the current trends and innovations in this field.

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Nita Jain

Illuminating Biological Complexity | Data-Driven Decision-Making | Precision Medicine, Systems Biology, & Patient…

1 Patient-reported outcomes

One of the key trends in outcomes research is the increasing use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs), which are measures of health status, symptoms, function, satisfaction, and preferences reported directly by patients or caregivers. PROs can capture aspects of health and well-being that are not easily measured by clinical or administrative data, such as pain, fatigue, quality of life, and adherence. PROs can also reflect the impact of health services and interventions on patients' outcomes and experiences, and inform patient-centered care and shared decision-making. Outcomes researchers are developing and validating new PRO instruments, integrating them into electronic health records, and using them for comparative effectiveness research, patient-reported outcome performance measures, and value-based payment models.

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Nita Jain

Illuminating Biological Complexity | Data-Driven Decision-Making | Precision Medicine, Systems Biology, & Patient Advocacy
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When evaluating which PRO tools to implement, consider which metrics are most important to patients, such as functional status and quality of life. Avoid survey fatigue while still capturing the most important information. Consider measures that capture multiple domains such as symptom severity and physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.

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Glenda Rakes, MHIIM, RHIA, CHPS

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I do feel patient reported outcomes are important and do hold value, I feel they only provide relevant insight when actual data is captured. If pain is being reported, then the events of the day such as weather, food intake, physical activities and location of pain as well as time when pain occurred is what brings true insight. Without the actual data, reporting or symptoms doesn’t help with medical care.

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Karine Lavoie

Healthcare advocate, learning development expert, Strategic partnerships, AI enthusiast, medical device passionate, innovator and researcher.
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In my experience patient outcome is important, but the outcome need to be declined in multiple aspects. The efficiency, the quality, safety’s and relevance are key. After that, the UX how this is reported is also an other area of importance to make it digestible and usable. And thirdly, this is the most difficult part to capture, how this patient itself, how he would do with, and the same person without.

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2 Big data and artificial intelligence

Another trend in outcomes research is the growing availability and use of big data and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques, such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Big data refers to large, complex, and diverse datasets that are generated from various sources, such as electronic health records, claims, registries, sensors, social media, and genomics. AI refers to the application of algorithms and software to analyze, interpret, and learn from big data. Outcomes researchers are leveraging big data and AI to identify patterns, trends, and associations among health outcomes and factors, to predict and prevent adverse events and complications, to personalize and optimize treatments and interventions, and to generate new hypotheses and insights.

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3 Real-world evidence

A third trend in outcomes research is the increasing demand and use of real-world evidence (RWE), which is evidence derived from data collected outside of randomized controlled trials (RCTs), such as observational studies, pragmatic trials, and registries. RWE can complement and supplement RCTs by providing information on the effectiveness, safety, and value of health services and interventions in real-world settings, populations, and conditions. RWE can also address some of the limitations and gaps of RCTs, such as generalizability, feasibility, timeliness, and cost. Outcomes researchers are developing and applying new methods and standards for generating, evaluating, and synthesizing RWE, and using it for regulatory approval, clinical practice guidelines, health technology assessment, and coverage and reimbursement decisions.

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Alpa D.

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Random data analysis is the most important in improving and current need Connecting patient and researcher. Clinical evidence regarding usage and potential benefits or risk of medical product derived from analysis.

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4 Social determinants of health

A fourth trend in outcomes research is the increasing recognition and incorporation of social determinants of health (SDOH), which are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that affect their health outcomes and risks. SDOH include factors such as income, education, employment, housing, transportation, food security, social support, and environmental quality. Outcomes researchers are exploring and measuring the impact of SDOH on health outcomes and disparities, and developing and testing interventions that address SDOH at individual, community, and policy levels. Outcomes researchers are also collaborating with other sectors and stakeholders to integrate SDOH data and interventions into healthcare delivery and financing systems.

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Nita Jain

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Social determinants of health, including access to healthcare, environmental pollution, and the exposome, are among the most overlooked factors in regards to health outcomes and disparities. Access to green spaces increases human microbial diversity and lowers the risk of anxiety and depression. Air pollution not only contributes to respiratory and cardiovascular issues that kill millions of people each year but also raises the risk of psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions. Evolutionary medicine posits that many modern diseases are the result of "paleo deficit disorder," facilitated by artificial lighting, indiscriminate antimicrobial usage, highly processed foods, disrupted circadian rhythms, and environmental pollution.

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5 Implementation science

A fifth trend in outcomes research is the increasing emphasis and investment in implementation science, which is the study of how to translate research findings into routine practice and policy. Implementation science aims to bridge the gap between evidence and action, and to improve the uptake, adoption, and sustainability of effective health services and interventions. Outcomes researchers are using implementation science methods and frameworks to identify and overcome barriers and facilitators to implementation, to evaluate and compare implementation strategies and outcomes, and to disseminate and scale up best practices and innovations.

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