Potential caveats in the use of interpretability of outcome measures

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are health assessment instruments that are designed to assess the health status of an individual from the patient’s perspective. However, the interpretation of these instruments is frequently misunderstood. In this paper, we will discuss the properties of outcome measures and how these properties help identify important change within the clinic. We outline a number of assumptions and the truths and myths behind each assumption. A summary of the use of interpretability is provided at the end of the manuscript.

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Author Chad E. Cook Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Therapy