Improving Patient Care with the AAPM&R Registry: Use Case Scenarios (Member Resource)-Session Recording

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In this AAPM&R Data Registry session, Mark Wong provides an overview of efforts aimed at improving patient care through data collection and analysis. The registry primarily focuses on conditions like low back pain and ischemic stroke, with participant sites including the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab and Brooks Rehabilitation. The presentation outlines the process of data collection via electronic health records and patient-reported outcomes using the PROMIS (Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) tool. <br /><br />Notably, the session underscores the importance of benchmarking patient outcomes against national data to identify areas for improvement. It features stroke cases that highlight how detailed patient data can shape clinical decisions by examining changes in physical function, anxiety, depression, fatigue, and pain interference.<br /><br />Physicians also share insights showing the practical applications of the registry in clinical settings. For instance, Dr. Yang emphasizes the potential of the registry data in monitoring medication outcomes and patient progress without significant workflow disruption. The discussion also covers the challenges in data collection and the need for IT collaboration, physician champions, and patient engagement strategies to improve registry participation.<br /><br />Overall, the session stresses the value of using clinical data registries to analyze real-world outcomes, create practice guidelines, and potentially develop quality measures tailored to physiatrists. The registry reflects a proactive step towards showcasing the value of rehabilitation specialists by employing data-driven approaches for enhanced patient care.

Keywords

AAPM&R

Data Registry

patient care

low back pain

ischemic stroke

electronic health records

PROMIS tool

patient outcomes

benchmarking

clinical data

rehabilitation