AAPM&R National Grand Rounds: Why PM&R Must Engage in Big Data and Real-World Evidence Generation-Session Recording

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Michael Etzakis discusses the importance of using big data and real-world evidence generation in physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R). He explains that the traditional randomized controlled trial approach has limitations and that there is a need for better evidence to support the interventions used in PM&R. He introduces the concept of clinical data registries as a way to collect and analyze large-scale data on patient treatment and outcomes. These registries can provide real-world data that allows for the assessment of treatments in large populations over time. Dr. Etzakis also highlights the importance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and their use in understanding the quality of care. He mentions the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) as a tool that can be used to collect and analyze PRO data. Finally, he discusses the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's active registry and its role in collecting and using real-world evidence.

Keywords

big data

real-world evidence

PM&R

clinical data registries

patient outcomes

PROs

PROMIS

active registry

evidence generation