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Key takeaways
- This webinar was the first in a series introducing Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) as part of the B-EAGER initiative (Bowen Education & Advocacy, Generating Evidence & Research).
- PROMs are validated questionnaires completed directly by patients to assess symptoms, functionality, or quality of life, providing standardised measurement of health outcomes.
- The EQ5D5L was demonstrated as an example PROM that measures five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression.
- Using PROMs in clinical practice can improve decision-making, enhance patient engagement, and demonstrate treatment effectiveness.
- B-EAGER is a 10-year initiative to build research capacity in Bowen Therapy and Oncology Massage, with the pre-implementation phase lasting approximately 12 months.
- Future webinars will cover: how to engage patients to complete PROMs, how to use different PROM instruments, and practical implementation guides.
- The initiative is a collaboration between Bowen Therapy and Oncology Massage organizations, partnering with the Australian Research Collaboration in Complementary and Integrative Medicine (ARCCIM).