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“PATIENT-REPORTED MEASURES CAN HELP CLINICIANS TARGET INTERVENTIONS THAT WILL IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES OF CARE.”
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
PATIENT EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
VAS = Visual Analog 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.
VAS Results – HOI MD Aggregate (AGG) Hip
Pain Values (Lower is Better)
6 More Pain 5
4
3
2
1
0 Less Pain
MD-AGG
Pre-Op 2-6 Weeks
2-3 Months
6-9 Months
12-15 Months
24-28 Months
VAS Results – HOI MD Aggregate (AGG) Knee
Pain Values (Lower is Better)
6 More Pain 5
4
3
2
1
0 Less Pain
MD-AGG
Medical Outcomes Survey Intervals
Pre-Op 2-6 Weeks
2-3 Months
6-9 Months
12-15 Months
24-28 Months
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Medical Outcomes Survey Intervals