How to Measure outcome in your practice

HOW TO MEASURE OUTCOME IN YOUR PRACTICE

Presenter: Kamper SJ

Background: The limitations and biases associated with human

memory are well-accepted. This means that accurate measurement

and documentation of outcomes is a fundamental requirement if

physiotherapists are to record and assess their own practice. However,

outcome measurement represents a whole field of study of itself and

understanding what and how to measure requires particular skills.

Physiotherapists also face practical barriers to integrating measurement

into their daily practice.

Aims / objectives:

• To understand the key features of good measurement instruments

and practices.

• To learn about the different types of measures and when their use

is appropriate.

• To discuss the practical requirements of outcome measurement

in practice.

CPD Points: 0.5