Introduction to Patient-Reported Outcome Measures

Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are widely used to evaluate the impact of interventions from the patients' perspective. This workshop is designed to familiarize participants with opportunities for integrating PRO measures in clinical studies, and to recognize the properties of a useful PRO measure. Attendees will understand the steps to develop and test a new PRO measure. The workshop will touch on survey design principles, recall period, and interpreting results of PRO scores. Workshop Outcomes: By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: -Define and identify patient-reported outcomes -Describe and compare different types of PRO measures -Recognize properties of a good PRO measure -Describe the development process for PRO measures Recommended Audience: Individuals interested in using or developing PROs in clinical studies or clinical care Class Size: No Limit