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“THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO IMPROVE UPON CARE THAN BY LISTENING TO OUR PATIENTS, GATHERING AND REVIEWING OUTCOMES DATA, AND USING WHAT WE’VE LEARNED TO FINE TUNE PROCESSES.”
ROBERT CHO, MD; MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALIST SERVICES AND CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
VAS = Visual Analogue Scale on Pain Intensity
The VAS is a tool widely used to measure pain intensity (from no pain to extreme pain). Each participating post-op patient is asked to indicate perceived pain.
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Results – HOI MD Aggregate Hip (Lower is Better)
6 More Pain 5
4
3
2
1
0 Less Pain
Pre-Op 2-6 Weeks Source: HOI patient reported outcomes, FY 2015
VAS Results
SF-36 = Patient-reported Wellness Status
2-3 Months
6-9 Months
12-15 Months
The SF-36 is a 36-question, patient-reported survey useful in evaluating general and speci c populations, comparing the relative burden of diseases, and in differentiating the health bene ts produced by a wide range of different treatments.
SF-36 Sub-Category Hip Scores (Higher is Better) 100
80
60
40
20
0
Source: HOI patient reported outcomes, FY 2015
Physical Function
Diminishing Pain Level
Pre-Op Post-Op
2-3 Months
6-9 Months
12-15 Months
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