Reporting and tracking objective functional outcome measures: implementation of a summary report for gait and balance measures

Assessing disability and function in patients with musculoskeletal disorders utilizing wearable medical technology: Opportunities and challenges

“…These tools have been highly successful in allowing patients to provide insight into their disease and functional disability. There are, however, limitations to these tools, such as inherent subjectivity, personal bias, and the fact that they are time-dependent [2,3]. In a clinical environment, physical assessments are commonly used to evaluate patients' function and strength, including strength testing, basic function, and range of motion.…”

“…In this lab, clinicians could expect a detailed report on patients' kinematics (walking speed, step length and time, range of motion, and range of sway), neuromuscular activity (muscle onset, magnitude, and coordination), kinetic (ground reaction force and pressure), and physiological factor (heart rate, VO 2 capacity, and max) [5,6]. An in-depth analysis is possible, however it can be costly and have geographical limitations, and insurance coverage may not always be available [3]. Over the past decade, there has been use of disability and functional outcome measurements (DFOMs), objective quantitative measurements of physical function, in orthopedics care, and are beginning to be included as part of the standard of care [3,6].…”

“…An in-depth analysis is possible, however it can be costly and have geographical limitations, and insurance coverage may not always be available [3]. Over the past decade, there has been use of disability and functional outcome measurements (DFOMs), objective quantitative measurements of physical function, in orthopedics care, and are beginning to be included as part of the standard of care [3,6]. DFOMs, along with other PROMs, can provide better and more objective insight regarding patient care and may help to define optimal patient-specific treatment plans [3,6,7].…”

“…Over the past decade, there has been use of disability and functional outcome measurements (DFOMs), objective quantitative measurements of physical function, in orthopedics care, and are beginning to be included as part of the standard of care [3,6]. DFOMs, along with other PROMs, can provide better and more objective insight regarding patient care and may help to define optimal patient-specific treatment plans [3,6,7]. With new technological advancements, as well as a renewed emphasis on self-awareness of personal health in the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, there has been an increased demand for feasible and easy-touse tools to better quantify a patient's health.…”