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The Pathways Outcomes Dashboards in Pathway Analytics allow users with Admin or Manager roles to track patient progress and assess the effectiveness of pathway programs. These dashboards provide insights into patient-reported outcomes, improvement trends, and clinician performance.
There are two key dashboards available:
- MSK Outcomes Dashboard: Tracks trends in pain interference and physical function using PROMIS assessments.
- Fall Prevention Outcomes Dashboard: Monitors patient-reported balance confidence using Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) assessments.
These dashboards helps organizations assess treatment effectiveness and patient progress across different pathways and clinicians.
In this article, you'll learn how to navigate these dashboard sections:
Navigating the Pathways Outcomes Dashboards
- Log in to your account.
- Navigate to My Practice.
- Select Pathway Analytics.
- Select the Outcomes tab, then select the category (such as MSK or Falls).
- Refine the visible data using available filters, listed under the upper right filter button:
Note: The Pathways Outcomes Dashboard is only available to Admin or Manager users. Other roles do not have access to My Practice.
Downloading Reports
To download reports:
- Select the Export button in the upper right corner.
- Select your preferred format and save the file.
MSK Outcomes
Understanding MSK Outcomes Metrics
PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) is a standardized tool used to measure patient-reported health outcomes. Patients in general pain and osteoarthritis pathways receive a PROMIS assessment at the start and then every 30 days from their last submission until pathway completion.
The T-score shown in the MSK outcomes dashboard is a standardized score used to measure patient-reported health outcomes. PROMIS T-scores are based on a normal distribution with a mean of 50 and a standard deviation of 10, derived from the U.S. general population.
- For pain-related measures (e.g., Pain Interference): Higher T-scores indicate worse outcomes (more pain interference).
- For function-related measures (e.g., Physical Function): Higher T-scores indicate better outcomes (greater ability to perform daily activities).
The dashboard presents key data focused around the PROMIS assessment outcomes:
- Pain Interference: Lower values indicate reduced pain impact.
- Physical Function: Higher values indicate improved physical ability.
- Average T-Score: Displays trends in function and pain scores across multiple assessments.
- Improvement Percentages: Shows the percentage of patients meeting improvement thresholds, broken down by assessment number.
Users can refine the data using available filters, listed under the upper right filter button:
- Pathway Type: Compare outcomes across different pathways (e.g., Low Back Pain vs. Low Back Pain Advanced).
- Treatment area: View outcome information based on treatment area (e.g. Low Back vs Knee).
- Enrollment date: view outcome information based on the patient’s enrollment date.
- Clinician and/or Clinic: View performance data by specific clinicians or clinic locations.
- MCID Dropdown: Adjusts the data set based on minimum clinically important differences (MCID). For PROMIS Pain the threshold is 3.5, while physical function is 3.6.
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
Why does my data look incomplete?
- The dashboard requires multiple assessments to generate meaningful trends. If results appear limited, confirm that a sufficient number of assessments have been completed.
- Ensure that the correct filters are applied, as selecting a narrow data range may result in limited visible data.
Why do improvement rates vary between pathways?
- Different pathways serve different patient populations. For example, Low Back Pain Advanced includes patients with more mobility, which may lead to different improvement rates compared to Low Back Pain. To better identify trends and patterns, we have provided data by not only pathway but also treated area, clinician, and clinic.
Fall Prevention Outcomes
Understanding Fall Prevention Dashboard Metrics
FES (Falls Efficacy Scale) is a standardized tool used to measure patient-reported confidence in balance and stability. Patients in fall prevention pathways receive an FES assessment at the start and then every seven days from last assessment.
The dashboard presents the following key data:
- FES Score Averages: Average scores for initial baseline assessment of patient balance confidence and each subsequent assessment.
- 4-Week and 8-Week FES Scores: Percentage changes in patient confidence at defined assessments, to show progress over time.
- Improvement Trends: Percentage of patients meeting improvement thresholds, broken down by assessment number.
Users can refine the data using available filters, listed under the upper right filter button:
- Pathway Type: Compare outcomes across different pathways.
- Clinician and/or Clinic: View performance data by specific clinicians or clinic locations.
- Assessment Completion Rate: Identify trends in patient participation.
Common Issues & Troubleshooting
Q: Why does my data look incomplete?
- The dashboard requires multiple assessments to generate meaningful trends. If results appear limited, confirm that a sufficient number of assessments have been completed.
- Ensure that the correct filters are applied, as selecting a narrow data range may result in limited visible data.
Q: Why do improvement rates vary between pathways?
- Different pathways serve different patient populations. To better identify trends, data is provided by pathway, clinician, and clinic.