Patient-Centred Measurement Online Learning Module (15 min)
Evaluation and Health System Support
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What is Patient-Centred Measurement?
A free online course you can do on your own time. There is no need to pre-register.
Overview
In this 15-minute self-directed learning module, you will learn about patient-centred measurement (PCM), patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and patient-reported experience measures (PREMs).

Gain a shared understanding of PCMs, PROMs and PREMs
We will review what they are, how they are used, and why they are critical components of patient-centred care.
Content overview
- Introduction
- Patient-centred measurement: putting the patient’s voice at the heart of decision making
- Test your assumptions about PROMs & PREMs
- Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs)
- Patient-reported experience measures (PREMs)
- How PROMs and PREMs are used at each level of service
- Comprehension test: PROMs vs PREMs
- The pros and cons of PROMs/PREMs and non-validated measures
- Frequently asked questions
- Module completion and additional resources