Theresa Coles

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Assistant Professor

Theresa Coles, Ph.D., is a health outcomes methodologist with a focus on measuring and evaluating patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and other clinical outcomes assessments (COAs), integrating PRO measures in clinical care, and improving interpretation of patient-centered outcome scores for use in healthcare delivery and clinical research settings to inform decision making.

Her research program is comprised of 3 pillars: First, enhance the assessment of physical function and related concepts to inform decision-making; Second, improve interpretability of PRO scores; Third, design and implement screeners to improve patient-centered care by measuring what matters

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Dec. 1, 2023

Mastering Patient Reported Outcome Measures with Dr. Theresa Coles

Dr. Theresa Coles is a health outcomes methodologist with a focus on measuring and evaluating patient-reported outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Coles explores the nuances of patient reported outcome measures; the challenges in choosing and validating measurement tools; and the significance of collaboration between clinicians and measurement experts. Key Points Discussed: Understanding the nuances of patient reported outcome measures. Validity evidence and its importance in using measurement...
Guest: Theresa Coles