Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Overview

Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are tools, usually questionnaires, that capture a patient’s own assessment of their health, symptoms, quality of life, or treatment experience. Unlike clinical tests or doctor assessments, PROMs come directly from patients, without interpretation by healthcare providers. They are used to understand how patients feel and function in everyday life, track treatment effectiveness, and improve care delivery. PROMs are increasingly important in personalized medicine, clinical research, and health system evaluations because they center the patient’s voice in health outcomes.