Outcome measure
Outcome Measure
Outcome Measure (pronunciation: /ˈaʊtkʌm ˈmɛʒər/) is a term used in the field of Healthcare and Clinical Research to denote the results of a test or treatment that are used to assess a patient's health status.
Etymology
The term "Outcome Measure" is derived from the English words "outcome" and "measure". "Outcome" (from Old English "ūt" meaning "out" and "cyme" meaning "come") refers to the result or consequence of an action. "Measure" (from Old English "mǣs" meaning "measure, size, quantity") refers to the act of determining the size, amount, or degree of something.
Definition
An Outcome Measure is a tool used to assess a specific endpoint or outcome that is used to determine whether a healthcare intervention or treatment is effective. These measures can be subjective, such as patient-reported outcomes, or objective, such as laboratory values or physical findings.
Types of Outcome Measures
There are several types of Outcome Measures used in healthcare and clinical research:
- Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs): These are reports coming directly from the patient about how they feel or function in relation to a health condition and its therapy.
- Clinical Outcome Measures (COMs): These are based on the judgment of the clinician or healthcare provider. They include physical examination findings, laboratory test results, and imaging studies.
- Performance Outcome Measures (POMs): These assess the ability of a patient to perform certain tasks or activities.
Related Terms
- Endpoint: In clinical trials, an event or outcome that can be measured objectively to determine whether the intervention being studied is beneficial.
- Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL): A multi-dimensional concept that includes domains related to physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning.
- Efficacy: The ability of an intervention or treatment to produce a desired result under ideal conditions.
- Effectiveness: The degree to which an intervention or treatment produces a beneficial result under real-world conditions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Outcome measure
- Wikipedia's article - Outcome measure
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