Based on the results from studies and workgroups, the foundation for Chiropractic Outcomes is well established. Paper-based assessments can measure and document red & yellow flags for chronicity risk (self-rated poor health, job dissatisfaction, etc), pain (VAS, QVAS, etc), disability (Oswestry, PDQ, etc), function (SF-36, etc), psychosocial (PHQ, Zung, etc) and satisfaction (CSQ, VSQ, etc). The Chiropractic Outcomes system automates the assessment and data-collection process, enabling the administration of the appropriate set of assessments at the appropriate time.

Evidence-based justification
While the Chiropractic Outcomes system is configurable, the outcome protocol phases generally accepted for Chiropractic practices are Baseline, Frequent Visit, Re-evaluation, Semi-annual review and Annual review. At Baseline, justify medical necessity by establishing severity of not just clinical, but also patient-centric measures, as well as consistently checking for chronicity risk. At the same time, establish objective treatment goals as explicit severity levels across multiple dimensions of care.

During subsequent visits, the system re-administers baseline measures and objectively tracks progress toward treatment goals as fluctuations in severity along multiple dimensions of care. The magnitude of the severity continues to justify medical necessity, while continuing fluctuation in severity justifies the length of treatment. Displayed as trended graphs, this objectively documents a complete view of a patient's progress without any extra work on the part of you or your staff. If progress stops, you may adjust the treatment plan, if appropriate, or cooperatively decide recovery is as complete as possible. Everyone; you, your patient and payors can track progress.

Red flags and yellow flags to support treatment and referrals
Prevention of disability and chronicity requires patient-centric measures and mis-managing chronicity is costly not only in dollars, but in needless pain and suffering. Studies have shown that typically 85% of injuries will follow a natural history and recovery will occur in 4 - 6 weeks. The remaining 15% of injuries are likely to become chronic. Chiropractic Outcomes helps you with early detection and management of disability and chronicity, minimizing long-term severity and cost.

Track restoration and maintenance
While the primary emphasis is on restoration of acute injuries, Chiropractic Outcomes also monitors maintenance treatment. Semi-annual and Annual functional health measures over multiple years track health improvement and maintenance. Once again, objective patient-centric measures track progress.