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Overview

This guide outlines how sites can manage functional outcome forms and how patients can fill them out. The initial rollout of forms includes:
  • ODI
  • NDI
  • Modified Oswestry
  • UEFS
  • LEFS
  • KOOS
  • HOOS
  • DASH
  • QuickDASH

Front Desk Workflow

Sending FOTM to Patients

To send a form to a patient, follow these steps:
  • Navigate to the Calendar → Click on the patient’s appointment to open the details drawer.
  • Next to Reminders/Forms, click Send.
  • Select the Functional Outcome Forms you wish to send from the list.
  • Choose your preferred send option (e.g., text message or email) and edit the text/email details as needed. You will be able to customize the message and subject line before you click Send.

Provider Workflow

Viewing FOTM in Chart Notes

  • Open the patient’s chart note. Functional Outcomes will be available as a section at the top.
  • You will be able to view the scores here.
  • Click on a form/dropdown to see the values inputted by the patient.
  • As a provider, you will have access to change any values inputted by the patient as required.

Adding and Completing a Form During an Appointment

  • In Functional Outcomes section, you can click the “Add a functional outcome form” dropdown → Select the desired form template (e.g., KOOS, QuickDASH, or Berg Balance Scale).
  • Fill out the form with the patient, selecting the appropriate values for each question.
  • After all questions are answered, the system will automatically display the computed score.

Viewing FOTM History

You can view the history of a patient’s functional outcome measurements over time.
  • In the chart note, find the specific functional outcome measurement you want to view → Click the history icon (a table-like symbol) next to the form.
  • A table showing the history of scores for that form will appear.

Deleting FOTM Measurements

You can delete a functional outcome measurement from a patient’s chart note if needed.
  • Find the form you want to delete → Click the delete icon (a trash can symbol) next to the form.
  • In the confirmation dialog, click Delete.
  • The form will be removed from the patient’s chart.

Patient Workflow

Opening and Completing a Survey

Patients receive a link to the survey via text or email and can complete it in a few simple steps.
  • The patient will receive a link to fill out the forms. They will be able to log in to start answering the questions.
  • Once completed, a confirmation message will display, indicating the survey has been submitted.