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- Talk
- 21/09/2022
- UK
NJR session and Launch of Annual Report: The Value of the Data to Patients and The Orthopaedic Community and Into The Future - Enhancing the Dataset
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This VTT transcript captures a presentation by Robin Brittain and Gillian Coward, patient representatives for the National Joint Registry (NJR), regarding the importance of Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in enhancing patient care and decision-making processes in healthcare. Robin initiates the discussion by outlining the NJR's role in monitoring joint replacement surgeries and emphasizes the need for understanding patient satisfaction through PROMs, which help capture straightforward patient feedback regarding their health outcomes. He stresses the significance of giving patients a voice in the evaluation process which adds value to the NJR's mission, making it more patient-centered.
Gillian follows Robin's presentation, discussing the impact of PROMs on shifting the focus in healthcare towards patient experiences and the collaborative relationship between patients and healthcare providers. She acknowledges the challenges of quantifying patient feedback but highlights the value of allowing patients to reflect on their health status. Her emphasis on integrating condition-specific validated PROMs into the NJR seeks to enhance its capabilities as a research and monitoring tool, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes. The presentation is wrapped up with a strong call to acknowledge the ongoing input from patients as a vital component of healthcare.