Results From a Health System-wide Implementation of a Quality of Life Questionnaire

NCT ID: NCT02906423

Last Updated: 2017-01-11

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Total Enrollment: 43000 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2012-07-31
• Study Completion Date: 2016-12-31

Brief Summary

The purpose of this retrospective chart review pilot study is to research the results and scores of the QOL questionnaire implemented across Allina Health clinics. This study will investigate average QOL scores by clinical population and demographic group, the change in scores over time, and the effect of clinical interventions on QOL scores. The results will provide insight into QOL trends within different patient populations and provide guidance regarding optimal treatment plans so that Allina caregivers can positively impact patients' QOL.

Detailed Description

Quality measures, including quality of life (QOL), have become an increasingly important area of interest for health systems across the country. Systematic approaches to collect patient QOL data are needed to properly understand and act on this information. At Allina Health, the process of systematically collecting this information began in July, 2012. The information is not only collected by providers, but used to enhance the patient experience and provide patients with an active voice in their care. By considering QOL as another vital sign, Allina caregivers have an instantaneous understanding of the patient's health status and can utilize the data in real time. Additionally, by collecting this information at each visit, providers also have a longitudinal perspective of the patient's QOL and the health of the population of individuals under their care. Consequently, they can provide patients with resources and support that can have a positive impact on their health and well-being.

The purpose of this retrospective chart review pilot study is to research the results and scores of the QOL questionnaire implemented across Allina Health clinics. This study will investigate average QOL scores by clinical population and demographic group, the change in scores over time, and the effect of clinical interventions on QOL scores. The results will provide insight into QOL trends within different patient populations and provide guidance regarding optimal treatment plans so that Allina caregivers can positively impact patients' QOL.

Conditions

Medical Oncology; Cardiology; Integrative Medicine; Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine; Orthopedics; Spine; Palliative Care; Pulmonary Medicine; Primary Care

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: ECOLOGIC_OR_COMMUNITY
• Study Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

Allina health patients

PROMIS-10 questionnaire

Intervention Type: OTHER

Patient completed a PROMIS-10 questionnaire

Interventions

PROMIS-10 questionnaire

Patient completed a PROMIS-10 questionnaire

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• patients seen at an Allina Health outpatient facility who complete a PROMIS-10 questionnaire between July 1, 2012 and December 31, 2016.

Exclusion Criteria

• patients who did not allow their records to be used for research purposes are not included in the study

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Allina Health System

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Locations

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Countries

United States

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Other Identifiers

2015011

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id