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In focus: PROM (Patient Reported Outcomes) for ophthalmology

PROs und PROMs spielen in der Augenheilkunde vor allem im Hinblick auf die Eingriffe mit sehr hohen Fallzahlen, wie etwa die Katarakt-OP oder die AMD-Behandlung (etwa IVOM), eine große Rolle. Stark zunehmend ist der Einsatz von Patientenberichten auch beim ophthalmologischen Boomsektor schlechthin, der refraktiven Chirurgie (LASIK, ICL, SMILE, PRK/LASEK). Gerade in Bezug auf die hohen […]

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In focus: electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) for orthopaedics

PROs and PROMs are widely used in orthopedics. With MAIA.tools' ePRO solution, Patient-Reported Outcomes for orthopedics, especially for musculoskeletal conditions, can be carried out efficiently. It meets high standards, including multi-point assessments at admission, discharge, or any follow-up time. We also focus on making it easy for patients to access [...]

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In focus: electronic Patient Reported Outcomes (ePRO) for oncology

The assessment of quality of life and treatment outcomes for oncology patients is becoming an increasingly important aspect of healthcare. Nowadays, corresponding PROMs (Patient-Reported Outcome Measures) are standard practice in many oncology-specialized institutions. The electronic handling of PROMs is undoubtedly the most time- and cost-efficient way to collect treatment outcome data from oncology patients [...]

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PROMs and patient-centricity – for patients a matter of communication quality

Undoubtedly, surveys like PROMs (Patient Reported Outcome Measures) focus on patient well-being and, by definition, serve as a tool that centers around people. However, used as mundane paper questionnaires or sterile online surveys, they often fail to meet this expectation - from a patient’s perspective. This is not only unfortunate but also a missed opportunity, since targeted improvements can shape Patient Reported Outcomes in a way that allows patients to understand [...]

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