HAC Patient Outcome Measurement 2

Question 1

Which statistical method is most appropriate for analyzing time-to-event patient outcome data such as survival or readmission?

Accepted Answer

Kaplan-Meier analysis

Answer

Kaplan-Meier analysis handles censored time-to-event data, making it ideal for survival and readmission outcome studies.

Question 2

A hospital wants to compare 30-day readmission rates across different socioeconomic groups. Which adjustment is most critical before drawing conclusions?

Accepted Answer

Risk adjustment for comorbidities and social determinants

Answer

Risk adjustment accounts for differences in patient complexity and social factors that independently influence readmission rates.

Question 3

The PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) uses which technology to efficiently administer questionnaires?

Accepted Answer

Computer adaptive testing (CAT)

Answer

PROMIS uses computer adaptive testing to dynamically select questions based on prior responses, reducing burden while maintaining precision.

Question 4

Which outcome domain does the SF-36 instrument primarily measure?

Accepted Answer

Health-related quality of life across eight dimensions

Answer

The SF-36 measures eight health domains including physical functioning, bodily pain, general health, and mental health to assess HRQoL.

Question 5

When an outcome measure shows consistent results across repeated administrations under the same conditions, it demonstrates which psychometric property?

Accepted Answer

Reliability

Answer

Reliability refers to the consistency and reproducibility of a measurement instrument over repeated administrations.

(HAC) Healthcare Analytics Certification Practice Test

(HAC) Healthcare Analytics Certification Practice Test

HAC Patient Outcome Measurement 2