Complementing existing literature on measuring health outcomes that is largely conceptual, this book focuses on simple, practical advice for measuring outcomes in a variety of settings. Written in an engaging conversational tone, readers will learn why measuring health outcomes is necessary in clinical practice and how these measures may vary between people and across care structures. Covering how to identify measurements as well as collect and analyze the data, the chapters lead readers through a series of logical steps to scaling up a measurement program. The workbook style allows readers to record their own notes and thoughts throughout the book, while the list of action steps at the end of chapters are tangible starting points for developing a measurement program of their own. Explores how to measure and think about outcomes in a way that sees the whole person, not just the medical or behavioral condition they have.
Complementing existing literature on measuring health outcomes that is largely conceptual, this book focuses on simple, practical advice for measuring outcomes in a variety of settings. Written in an engaging conversational tone, readers will learn why measuring health outcomes is necessary in clinical practice and how these measures may vary between people and across care structures. Covering how to identify measurements as well as collect and analyze the data, the chapters lead readers through a series of logical steps to scaling up a measurement program. The workbook style allows readers to record their own notes and thoughts throughout the book, while the list of action steps at the end of chapters are tangible starting points for developing a measurement program of their own. Explores how to measure and think about outcomes in a way that sees the whole person, not just the medical or behavioral condition they have.
1. Measuring the outcomes of health care; 2. Why measure outcomes?; 3. Where to start; 4. Identifying outcome measures; 5. Collecting and analyzing outcome data; 6. Scaling outcome measurement; 7. Now the journey begins.
Simple and practical steps for health care professionals who want to start measuring the health outcomes that matter most.
Kathleen E. Carberry is Assistant Professor for the Department of Medical Education and Outcomes Program Officer for the Value Institute for Health and Care at the University of Texas at Austin. Professor Carberry's unconventional professional background is a result of her pursuit of improving the outcomes of patients and families, advocating for their voices to be heard in the health care system to drive change. She has been a registered nurse for over 20 years with experience in patient care, administration, outcomes measurement, clinical research, and data analytics. Professor Carberry is a recipient of the Susan M. Cox, M.D. Academy of Distinguished Educators 2021- 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award.
'Supporting people to live their lives to the fullest demands
understanding, defining and measuring the health outcomes that
matter most to individuals and their families. The book provides an
excellent guide to this important journey written by one of the
most practically experienced health care professionals in the
field.' Christina R. Åkerman, M.D., Ph.D., Exec. MBA, Former
President of the International Consortium for Health Outcomes
Measurement (ICHOM)
'A must-read guide for anyone who is looking to start measuring and
improving health outcomes. Written by one of the top experts in the
field, this book offers practical advice that will help you
overcome implementation challenges in different health care
settings.' Marcia Makdisse, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, VBHC Green Belt, MSc,
Academia VBHC, Brazil
'To truly transform health care, we must understand the outcomes
that matter to individuals and families and then measure those
outcomes to know if we are helping. Kathleen Carberry's How to
Measure Health Outcomes provides a critical toolkit for anyone
committed to delivering better health for each and for all.' Alice
Andrews, Ph.D., Director of Education, Value Institute for Health
and Care, The University of Texas at Austin
'This handbook is essential for achieving high value health care.
Measuring the outcomes that matter to patients enables clinicians
to ensure that they achieve their purpose of helping and healing.
Prof. Carberry brings deep expertise and offers specific and
actionable steps for how to measure what matters to the people you
serve.' Elizabeth Teisberg, Ph.D., Professor, Cullen Trust
Distinguished University Chair in Value-Based Health Care,
University of Texas, Austin
'A dog-eared bookmarked version of this guide belongs in the hands
of every type of clinician, health care administrator and QI
enthusiast. Kathy Carberry's decades of experience and work with
the Value Institute provides an invaluable compass on the journey
to creating value for patients in any health system.' Shannon
Jackson, M.D., FRCPC MSc(HCT), Hematologist and Physician Lead for
Value Based Health Care, Providence Health Care, Vancouver,
Canada
'Anyone getting started in value-based healthcare transformation
should read this Guide. It pragmatically addresses the potentially
daunting aspects of outcome measurement and empowers practitioners
by clearly demystifying and describing each step. Its applicability
to various health contexts is particularly useful to both local and
international VBHC leaders.' Eva Villalba, M.B.A., M.Sc. Healthcare
Transformation, VBHC Green Belt Founder and Principal Associate,
Expertise Valeur en Santé, Canada
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