Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Pediatric Acute Care: Lessons Learned and Recommendations

Pediatric physical therapists working in the acute care setting have the opportunity to facilitate family-centered care and improve the child's experience through the use of patient-reported outcome measures. Recent evidence shows inconsistent use of patient-reported outcome measures in this setting, along with associated barriers to implementation, despite the reported benefits of including PROMs in clinical practice. Through the use of recent survey data, integration of the Theoretical Domains Framework, and qualitative interviews, we will discuss the current state of the evidence, as well as provide recommendations for clinicians, supervisors, researchers, and educators. Clinicians working in this setting will provide their experience, as well as strategies to improve the implementation of patient-reported outcome measures in a busy pediatric acute care setting.