Oxford Knee and Hip Score
The Oxford Knee Score (OKS) is a patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) developed in 1996 to specifically evaluate…
Paul Bruning on Building Clinical Pathways around MCID & PROs
“Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) provide essential insights into quality of surgical intervention. Challenges…
Overview of MD Anderson’s Symptom Inventory (MDASI)
The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory (MDASI) is a multi-symptom patient reported outcome (PRO) that is used to assess the…
Atrial Fibrillation Effect on QualiTy-of-life Questionnaire (AFEQT)
The Atrial Fibrillation Effect on QualiTy-of-life Questionnaire (AFEQT) evaluates symptoms, daily activities and…
Joint Replacement Certification
The Joint Replacement Certification is a newer certification offered by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program…
3 Challenges Associated With Using the MCID
In our last blog we covered the concept of the Minimum Clinically Important Difference (MCID) as a way to…
What the Heck is the Minimum Clinically Important Difference (MCID)?!?!
The minimum clinically important difference (MCID) may provide a simple and efficient metric to empower physicians to…
Japanese Orthopedic Association Back & Neck Questionnaire
Overview & History The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) developed the original version of this tool in 1986…
Visual Analog Scale – PRO Tools
Overview/History The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is one of the four (4) pain measurement scales along side the Numerical…
AAOS Launches a Shoulder & Elbow Registry
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) launched the Shoulder and Elbow Registry (SER) in October, 2018….
Robotics vs Navigation in Total Joint Surgery
Total Joint Advancements Come with a Hefty Price Tag Total Hip and Knee Replacement surgery is a well-researched…
How to Use Patient-Reported Outcomes in Clinic with Your Patients
A Note From CODE: We are pleased to welcome Leon Scott, MD, (Wash U in St. Louis SOM ’07,…
Anji Kingman on Her Role As a Clinical Outcomes Facilitator
A Note From CODE: We are pleased to welcome Anji Kingman, Clinical Outcomes Facilitator, to the blog. Anji has…
Paul Bruning on Why Executives Should Care About Patient-Reported Outcomes
A Note From CODE: We are pleased to welcome Paul Bruning, Executive Director of Orthopedics for Holy Cross Hospital…
CODE Collects Patient-Reported Outcome Data as a Service. What does that mean?
Admittedly, here at CODE we had an ah-ha moment last year as it relates to our business model. We…
VIDEO: Kevin Bozic on How to Prepare Your Practice for Success in Value-Based Health Care
In his hour long talk and Q&A session, “Preparing Your Practice for Success in the New Era of Value…