%0 Journal Article %J Quality of Life Research %D 2007 %T Patient-reported outcomes measurement and management with innovative methodologies and technologies %A Chang, C-H. %K *Health Status %K *Outcome Assessment (Health Care) %K *Quality of Life %K *Software %K Computer Systems/*trends %K Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act %K Humans %K Patient Satisfaction %K Questionnaires %K United States %X Successful integration of modern psychometrics and advanced informatics in patient-reported outcomes (PRO) measurement and management can potentially maximize the value of health outcomes research and optimize the delivery of quality patient care. Unlike the traditional labor-intensive paper-and-pencil data collection method, item response theory-based computerized adaptive testing methodologies coupled with novel technologies provide an integrated environment to collect, analyze and present ready-to-use PRO data for informed and shared decision-making. This article describes the needs, challenges and solutions for accurate, efficient and cost-effective PRO data acquisition and dissemination means in order to provide critical and timely PRO information necessary to actively support and enhance routine patient care in busy clinical settings. %B Quality of Life Research %7 2007/05/29 %V 16 Suppl 1 %P 157-66 %@ 0962-9343 (Print)0962-9343 (Linking) %G eng %M 17530448