RCSLT Online Outcome Tool

Therapy Outcome Measures

NEWS

March 2023

Next ROOT drop-in: Join us on Tuesday 25 April at 1pm to ask any questions you have and meet other users. Join via Microsoft Teams (or see joining details)

New reports panel: The team have been working on redesigning the reports generator panel, this has now been launched. You can find it on the menu under ‘new reports’. We’re keen to get your thoughts, so please share your feedback by contacting us, or by using the ‘Leave Feedback’ button at the bottom of the page when logged into the ROOT. 

Long COVID TOMs: The scale in development for Long COVID has been updated in response to feedback, as has the data collection template: Long COVID TOMs scale - in development 

Local Admins: We have created some brilliant new training videos for you when navigating the ‘Admin’ section of the menu - check out the modules here: Admin menu training videos 

Customisation: We have updated some resources which may help you and your team inputting data. Including Setting up multiple teams or services and information on Additional data fields. Take a look!

Professional network: If you are a RCSLT member, don't forget to join our Professional network page and post your questions or top tips to share with other ROOT users

Tell us what you think: We are always keen to know what you think about how the ROOT is working for you. Just click the yellow ‘Leave Feedback’ button at the bottom of any page to send us your comments. Or contact us at root@rcslt.org

Therapy Outcome Measures for Rehabilitation Professionals

Pamela Enderby and Alexandra John

The Therapy Outcome Measure (TOM) allows professionals from many disciplines working in health, social care and education to describe the relative abilities and difficulties of a patient/client in the four domains of impairment, activity, participation and wellbeing in order to monitor changes over time. TOM has been rigorously tested for reliability and clinical validity. It is quick and simple to use, taking just a few minutes to complete, and is used for treatment planning, clinical management, audit and research. It allows for the aggregations of data so that comparisons can be made for the purposes of internal and external benchmarking.

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