a system of highly validated tools developed to measure patient-reported health status across a wide range of diseases and conditions. It offers standardized questionnaires that assess physical, mental, and social well-being. PROMIS instruments are designed to be flexible, reliable, and comparable across different studies, enabling researchers and clinicians to understand how people feel and function over time.
Abbreviation: PROMIS
Example
A rheumatology clinic uses the PROMIS Pain Interference and PROMIS Physical Function questionnaires to track how arthritis affects patients’ daily lives. Patients complete the surveys online before each visit. The results allow clinicians to see changes in pain and function over time, compare outcomes between treatments, and tailor care to individual needs.