Table 2.
Frequency of measurement tool utilization, original versus validated measure utilization, and length of time after the study for initiation of intermediate outcome assessments.
| Outcome Factor | % | n |
|---|---|---|
| Proximal outcome assessment methods | ||
| Questionnaires or surveys | 84.6 | 22 |
| Telephone or in-person interview | 3.9 | 1 |
| Combination of methods | 11.5 | 3 |
| Utilized original measurement tool | 77.0 | 20 |
| Utilized validated measurement tool | 23.0 | 10 |
| Intermediate outcome assessment time | ||
| Immediately to < 3 months | 11.8 | 2 |
| 3 months to < 6 months | 29.4 | 5 |
| 6 months to < 9 months | 11.8 | 2 |
| 1 year to < 2 years | 5.8 | 1 |
| 2+ years | 5.8 | 1 |
| Multiple time points | 17.7 | 3 |
| Declined to state | 17.7 | 3 |
| Intermediate outcome assessment methods | ||
| Questionnaires or surveys | 23.5 | 4 |
| Telephone or in-person interview | 23.5 | 4 |
| Medical records | 5.9 | 1 |
| County screening rates | 5.9 | 1 |
| Billing data | 5.9 | 1 |
| Combination of methods | 29.4 | 5 |
| Utilized original measurement tool | 100.0 | 17 |