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How to Measure Health Outcomes

How to Measure Health Outcomes

How to Measure Health Outcomes

A Hands-On Guide to Getting Started
Kathleen E. Carberry, University of Texas at Austin
May 2023
Paperback
9781009240932
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    Complementing existing literature on measuring health outcomes that is largely conceptual, this book focuses on simple, practical advice for measuring outcomes in a variety of settings. Written in an engaging conversational tone, readers will learn why measuring health outcomes is necessary in clinical practice and how these measures may vary between people and across care structures. Covering how to identify measurements as well as collect and analyze the data, the chapters lead readers through a series of logical steps to scaling up a measurement program. The workbook style allows readers to record their own notes and thoughts throughout the book, while the list of action steps at the end of chapters are tangible starting points for developing a measurement program of their own. Explores how to measure and think about outcomes in a way that sees the whole person, not just the medical or behavioral condition they have.

    • Presents readers with a series of logical steps to begin their journey as chapters cover why health outcomes should be measured, how to identify different measurements, how to collect and analyse outcome data, and how to use this newfound knowledge to create large-scale programs
    • An engaging and conversational tone combined with a workbook style layout ensures that readers will absorb information more easily and can record their own notes along with the guidance
    • Drawing on the author's extensive experience of assisting teams and individuals measure health outcomes, practical action steps are given at the end of chapters, providing a pathway for readers to develop a measurement program of their own

    Reviews & endorsements

    'Supporting people to live their lives to the fullest demands understanding, defining and measuring the health outcomes that matter most to individuals and their families. The book provides an excellent guide to this important journey written by one of the most practically experienced health care professionals in the field.' Christina R. Ã…kerman, M.D., Ph.D., Exec. MBA, Former President of the International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM)

    'A must-read guide for anyone who is looking to start measuring and improving health outcomes. Written by one of the top experts in the field, this book offers practical advice that will help you overcome implementation challenges in different health care settings.' Marcia Makdisse, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, VBHC Green Belt, MSc, Academia VBHC, Brazil

    'To truly transform health care, we must understand the outcomes that matter to individuals and families and then measure those outcomes to know if we are helping. Kathleen Carberry's How to Measure Health Outcomes provides a critical toolkit for anyone committed to delivering better health for each and for all.' Alice Andrews, Ph.D., Director of Education, Value Institute for Health and Care, The University of Texas at Austin

    'This handbook is essential for achieving high value health care. Measuring the outcomes that matter to patients enables clinicians to ensure that they achieve their purpose of helping and healing. Prof. Carberry brings deep expertise and offers specific and actionable steps for how to measure what matters to the people you serve.' Elizabeth Teisberg, Ph.D., Professor, Cullen Trust Distinguished University Chair in Value-Based Health Care, University of Texas, Austin

    'A dog-eared bookmarked version of this guide belongs in the hands of every type of clinician, health care administrator and QI enthusiast. Kathy Carberry's decades of experience and work with the Value Institute provides an invaluable compass on the journey to creating value for patients in any health system.' Shannon Jackson, M.D., FRCPC MSc(HCT), Hematologist and Physician Lead for Value Based Health Care, Providence Health Care, Vancouver, Canada

    'Anyone getting started in value-based healthcare transformation should read this Guide. It pragmatically addresses the potentially daunting aspects of outcome measurement and empowers practitioners by clearly demystifying and describing each step. Its applicability to various health contexts is particularly useful to both local and international VBHC leaders.' Eva Villalba, M.B.A., M.Sc. Healthcare Transformation, VBHC Green Belt Founder and Principal Associate, Expertise Valeur en Santé, Canada

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    Product details

    May 2023
    Paperback
    9781009240932
    100 pages
    189 × 119 × 5 mm
    0.09kg
    Available

    Table of Contents

    • 1. Measuring the outcomes of health care
    • 2. Why measure outcomes?
    • 3. Where to start
    • 4. Identifying outcome measures
    • 5. Collecting and analyzing outcome data
    • 6. Scaling outcome measurement
    • 7. Now the journey begins.
      Author
    • Kathleen E. Carberry , University of Texas at Austin

      Kathleen E. Carberry is Assistant Professor for the Department of Medical Education and Outcomes Program Officer for the Value Institute for Health and Care at the University of Texas at Austin. Professor Carberry's unconventional professional background is a result of her pursuit of improving the outcomes of patients and families, advocating for their voices to be heard in the health care system to drive change. She has been a registered nurse for over 20 years with experience in patient care, administration, outcomes measurement, clinical research, and data analytics. Professor Carberry is a recipient of the Susan M. Cox, M.D. Academy of Distinguished Educators 2021- 2022 Excellence in Teaching Award.