Utility and Impact of the Implementation of Same-Day, Self-administered Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes Assessments in Routine HIV Care in two North American Clinics

• DOI: 10.1007/s10461-022-03585-w
• Publication Date: 2022-01-22T10:03:36Z
• Authors: Duncan Short; Rob J. Fredericksen; Heidi M. Crane; Emma Fitzsimmons; Shivali Suri; Jean Bacon; Alexandra Musten; Kevin Gough; Moti Ramgopal; Jeff Berry; Justin McReynolds; Abigail Kroch; Brenda Jacobs; Vince Hodge; Divya Korlipara; William Lober
• Keywords: Health psychology; Outpatient clinic

The PROgress study assessed the value and feasibility of implementing web-based patient-reported outcomes assessments (PROs) within routine HIV care at two North American outpatient clinics. People with (PWH) completed PROs on a tablet computer in clinic before their visit. Data collection included from 1632 unique PWH, 596 chart reviews, 200 patient questionnaires, 16 provider/staff questionnaires. During an initial setup phase involving patients, PRO results were not delivered to providers; for all subsequent providers received consultation. Chart review demonstrated that delivery improved patient-provider communication increased number complex health behavioral issues identified, recorded, acted on, including suicidal ideation (88% vs 38% without feedback) anxiety (54% 24% feedback). In post-visit PWH (82%) indicated added