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Validation of the PREM-MSZ resulting in the PREM-Q8: a generic patient-reported experience measure for outpatient care.

PubMed / BMJ Open Qual · 2026-10-21 · By Ter Stege MHP MSc, Luong KP, Slijper HP, et al. · BMJ open quality

Researchers validated a shortened, generic patient-reported experience measure (PREM) for outpatient care, refining the original PREM-MSZ instrument into an 8-item version called the PREM-Q8. The study supports using this concise tool to capture patient experiences across diverse outpatient settings, which is relevant for PT clinics seeking standardized, validated feedback measures. Robust patient experience data can inform quality improvement efforts in outpatient physical therapy practice.

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