1. Is there an extra fee to access the AAOS RegistryInsights® Patient-reported Outcome (PRO) Portal?

Our PRO Portal is included with your participation at no additional cost.

 

  1. Which patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are collected? Are all mandatory?

Visit the Data Submission Support Resources page for lists of the PROMs each Registry collects. None of the PRO surveys are required to be submitted, but submission of PROs is highly encouraged.

 

  1. At what intervals should PROMs be collected?

The collection frequency of PROMs is at your discretion. The Registry Program will accept PROMs submitted at any interval. At a minimum, we recommend a pre-operative PROM, a post-operative three-month PROM, and a post-operative one-year PROM. The Registry Program provides these intervals for comparison on a national, de-identified basis. 

 

  1. Can my site choose which PROM to use?

Yes, however, our PROM tool only supports the recommended PROMs and national comparisons cannot be guaranteed for others.

 

  1. How are PROMs submitted?

PROMs can be entered electronically or emailed to a patient via our PRO Portal. These surveys would be uploaded automatically. We also offer the option to submit this information manually. If you are using a third-party vendor to collect PROMs data and they are part of our Authorized Vendor Program, they can submit on your behalf. Our Authorized Vendors have established agreements with the Registry Program and demonstrated an awareness of the data submission requirements.

 

  1. How do I start using the PRO Portal?

Contact the AAOS Registry Support team.