PROMIS® Measures: Free Outcome Measures for Clinicians

Sarah Lyon, OTR/L

2026-09-03 18:56:00

~10 Minutes

Did you know that clinicians can access over 300 free, standardized assessments that evaluate 70 areas of client concerns?

Designed to increase the accuracy and sensitivity of patient-reported tools, PROMIS (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System) measures are publicly available for use in both research and clinical practice.

Promis Measures Free Outcome Measures for Clinicians

PROMIS was a government-funded project in which the National Institute of Health (NIH) allocated an estimated $84,750,000 over 15 years to create psychometrically sound measures for use across settings and practice areas. Applicable to both adults and children, the questionnaires cover areas of physical, mental, and social health.

These open access assessments are designed to enhance the communication between medical professionals and their patients. You can find—and learn more about—these outcome measures on the HealthMeasures website. We’ll also provide more information on how to access them later in this blog post.

We will soon be adding the PROMIS measures included in this post to our assessment bank, making it even easier for you to incorporate them into your everyday practice!

What Assessments Are Available?

There are two assessment modalities for administering PROMIS measures:

1. Fixed Outcome Measures

Similar to paper assessments, the structure and content of these assessments remain static across all individuals. Therapists can download and print all assessments free of charge to use in a clinical or non-commercial research capacity. However, if you wish to upload an assessment to an EMR, you must get explicit permission from PROMIS. Here are some other terms to know as you peruse the PROMIS library:

Short Forms: Standardized measures with a reduced number of questions to assess client factors.
Scales: Indicates that all questions are administered (rather than a subset of questions).
Profiles: Groups of measures to administer for a more holistic understanding of the client. Profiles include several short form assessments and vary in the number of client factors assessed. These can be completed via paper or CATs (more on those below), and they produce one overall score rating.
Battery: A set of measures that are administered together, but yield several individual scores.
Pool: A group of measures or response items that are administered together, but are not standardized—yielding only a raw score that cannot relate to the standardized tables.

2. Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT)

CATs are administered online via software like REDcap, Epic, and the NIH Toolbox app. These tests are auto-scored. Note that all PROMIS surveys can be accessed free of charge through REDCap for personal, clinical, and non-commercial research use. There are three types of CATs:

Standard: In Standard CATs, the survey administers items according to a “stopping rule.” This could be a set minimum/maximum number of questions, a specific standard error of measurement (to ensure results stay standard), or the selection of a specific answer for a specific question. The “stopping rule” varies across different assessments.
Recommended: Recommended CATs are similar to Standard CATs, except that they are shorter and sometimes have a more sensitive stopping rule for the standard error of measurement. PROMIS promotes these for use in “healthier” populations.
Screen-to-CAT: These tests begin with 1–2 initial screening questions before moving on to the CAT. If the patient chooses an answer indicating good health, then the screening is complete. If other answers are chosen, the patient is directed to the Recommended CAT for the associated client factor.

As shown in the graphic below, there is a wide variety of PROMIS measures available for both adults and children.

Pediatric measures come in three forms:

Early childhood: For ages 1–5 years old; completed by a parent.
Pediatric: For ages 5–17; completed by the child.
Parent Proxy: For ages 5–17 years old; used to gain a different perspective of the patient’s situation (or when the patient is unable to complete the questionnaire themselves).

Whenever possible, it is best to assess both the child and the parents/caregivers, as this provides two perspectives on the situation.

How to Access Assessments

For your convenience, the tables below contain all of the available PROMIS measures.

NOTICE: The HealthMeasures website is currently undergoing maintenance, and assessments must be searched for manually. To find assessments, look through the tables below and copy the name of the assessment you want to use excluding the populations (i.e early childhood, parent proxy, adult, etc.). plug it into the search bar and hit the search button. This should generate the assessment you are looking for in the results.

You could also locate the assessment using the "Search by Type" drop down menus. To do this you simply use the information from the name to select the appropriate options such as age, measure system, and domain. Links will return when the site is up and running again!

Assessments are divided into four main categories: Global Health, Mental Health, Physical Function and Social Health.

PROMIS Global Health Measures

Global Health Domain	Age	Type	Name/Link
Global Health	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Scale v1.0 – Global Health 8a
	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Scale GenPop v3.0 – Global Health 7 Parent Proxy Scale GenPop v3.0 – Global Health 7+2
	Parent Proxy	Profile	Parent Proxy-25 Profile GenPop v3.0 Parent Proxy-36 Profile GenPop v3.0 Parent Proxy-48 Profile GenPop v3.0
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Scale GenPop v3.0 – Global Health 7 Pediatric Scale GenPop v3.0 – Global Health 7+2
	Pediatric	Profile	Pediatric-25 Profile GenPop v3.0 Pediatric-36 Profile GenPop v3.0 Pediatric-48 Profile GenPop v3.0
	Adult	Short Form	Scale v1.2 – Global Health
	Adult	Profile	PROMIS-16 Profile v2.1 (PROPr) PROMIS-29 Profile v2.1 PROMIS-29+2 Profile v2.1 (PROPr) PROMIS-43 Profile v2.1 PROMIS-57 Profile v2.1
Global Mental	Adult	Short Form	Scale v1.2 – Global Mental 2a
Global Mental Health	Adult	Short Form	Scale v1.2 – Global Mental Health 4a
Global Physical	Adult	Short Form	Scale v1.2 – Global Physical 2a
Global Physical Health	Adult	Short Form	Scale v1.2 – Global Physical Health 4a
Healthcare Access Satisfaction	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Healthcare Access Satisfaction 6a
Healthcare Access Satisfaction	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Healthcare Access Satisfaction
Heart Failure	Adult	Profile	Heart Failure-10 Profile v1.0 Heart Failure-27 Profile v1.0
Osteoarthritis Knee	Adult	Profile	Pools v1.0 – OA-Knee

PROMIS Mental Health measures

Mental Health Domain	Age	Type	Name/Link
Alcohol Use	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Alcohol Use 7a
Alcohol Use	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Alcohol Use
Alcohol Use – Negative Consequences	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Alcohol Use – Negative Consequences 7a
Alcohol Use – Negative Consequences	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Alcohol Use – Negative Consequences
Alcohol Use – Negative Expectancies	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Alcohol Use – Negative Expectancies 7a
Alcohol Use – Negative Expectancies	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Alcohol Use – Negative Expectancies
Alcohol Use – Positive Consequences	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Alcohol Use – Positive Consequences 7a
Alcohol Use – Positive Consequences	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Alcohol Use – Positive Consequences
Alcohol Use – Positive Expectancies	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Alcohol Use – Positive Expectancies 7a
Alcohol Use – Positive Expectancies	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Alcohol Use – Positive Expectancies
Anger	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Anger/Irritability 4a Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Anger/Irritability 8a
	Early Childhood	CAT	Early Childhood Parent-Report Bank v1.0 – Anger/Irritability
	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Scale GenPop v3.0 – Anger 5a
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Anger 5a Pediatric Scale GenPop v3.0 – Anger 9a
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.1 – Anger 5a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.1 – Anger
Anxiety	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Anxiety 4a Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Anxiety 8a
	Early Childhood	CAT	Early Childhood Parent-Report Bank v1.0 – Anxiety
	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Anxiety 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank GenPop v3.0 – Anxiety
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Anxiety 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank GenPop v3.0 – Anxiety
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Anxiety 4a Short Form v1.0 – Anxiety 6a Short Form v1.0 – Anxiety 7a Short Form v1.0 – Anxiety 8a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Anxiety
Appeal of Substance Use	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Appeal of Substance Use (Past 30 days) 7a Short Form v1.0 – Appeal of Substance Use (Past 3 months) 7a
Appeal of Substance Use	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Appeal of Substance Use (Past 30 days) Bank v1.0 – Appeal of Substance Use (Past 3 months)
Cancer – Anxiety	Adult	CAT	Cancer Bank v1.0 – Anxiety
Cancer – Depression	Adult	CAT	Cancer Bank v1.0 – Depression
Cognitive Function	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Cognitive Function 7a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.1 – Cognitive Function
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Cognitive Function 7a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Cognitive Function
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Cognitive Function 4a Short Form v2.0 – Cognitive Function 6a Short Form v2.0 – Cognitive Function 8a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Cognitive Function
Cognitive Function – Abilities	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Cognitive Function – Abilities 4a Short Form v2.0 – Cognitive Function – Abilities 6a Short Form v2.0 – Cognitive Function – Abilities 8a
Cognitive Function – Abilities	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Cognitive Function – Abilities
Depressive Symptoms	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Depressive Symptoms 4a Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Depressive Symptoms 8a
	Early Childhood	CAT	Early Childhood Parent-Report Bank v1.0 – Depressive Symptoms
	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Depressive Symptoms 6a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank GenPop v3.0 – Depressive Symptoms
	Pediatrics	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Depressive Symptoms 8a
	Pediatrics	CAT	Pediatric Bank GenPop v3.0 – Depressive Symptoms
Depression	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Depression 4a Short Form v1.0 – Depression 6a Short Form v1.0 – Depression 8a Short Form v1.0 – Depression 4b
Depression	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Depression
Depression – Osteoarthritis of the Knee	Adult	Short Forms	Short Form v1.0 – Depression-OA-Knee 4a
E-Cigarette Nicotine Dependence	Adult	Short Forms	SF v1.0 – E-Cigarette Nicotine Dependence 4a SF v1.0 – E-Cigarette Nicotine Dependence 8a
E-Cigarette Nicotine Dependence	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – E-Cigarette Nicotine Dependence
Engagement – Curiosity	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Scale v1.0 – Engagement – Curiosity 6a
Engagement – Persistence	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Scale v1.0 – Engagement – Persistence 6a
General Life Satisfaction	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – General Life Satisfaction 5a
General Life Satisfaction	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – General Life Satisfaction
General Self-Efficacy	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – General Self-Efficacy 4a
General Self-Efficacy	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – General Self-Efficacy
Illness Burden	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Illness Burden 6a
Illness Burden	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Illness Burden
Life Satisfaction	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Life Satisfaction 4a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Life Satisfaction 8a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Life Satisfaction 8b
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Life Satisfaction
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Life Satisfaction 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Life Satisfaction 8a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Life Satisfaction 8b
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Life Satisfaction
Meaning and Purpose	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose 4a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose 4a Short Form v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose 6a Short Form v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose 8a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Meaning and PurposeBank v1.0 – Meaning and Purpose
Medication Adherence	Adult	Short Form	Scale v1.0 – Medication Adherence
Physical Stress Experience	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Physical Stress Experiences 4a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Physical Stress Experiences 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Physical Stress Experiences
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Physical Stress Experiences 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Physical Stress Experiences 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Physical Stress Experiences
Positive Affect	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Positive Affect 4a Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Positive Affect 8a
	Early Childhood	CAT	Early Childhood Parent-Report Bank v1.0 – Positive Affect
	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Positive Affect 4a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Positive Affect 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Positive Affect
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Positive Affect 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Positive Affect 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Positive Affect
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Positive Affect 15a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Positive Affect
Positive Attitudes Towards Complementary and Integrative Medicine	Adult	Short Form	Scale v1.0 – Positive Attitudes Towards Complementary and Integrative Medicine 6a
Positive Outlook	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Positive Outlook 6a
Positive Outlook	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Positive Outlook
Positive Treatment Expectations	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Positive Treatment Expectations 6a
Positive Treatment Expectations	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Positive Treatment Expectations
Prescription Pain Medication Misuse	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Prescription Pain Medication Misuse 7a
Prescription Pain Medication Misuse	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Prescription Pain Medication Misuse
Psychological Stress Experiences	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Psychological Stress Experiences 4a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Psychological Stress Experiences 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Psychological Stress Experiences
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Psychological Stress Experiences 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Psychological Stress Experiences 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Psychological Stress Experiences
Psychosocial Illness Impact – Negative	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Psychosocial Illness Impact-Negative 4a Short Form v1.0 – Psychosocial Illness Impact-Negative 8a
Psychosocial Illness Impact – Negative	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Psychosocial Illness Impact-Negative
Psychosocial Illness Impact – Positive	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Psychosocial Illness Impact-Positive 4a Short Form v1.0 – Psychosocial Illness Impact-Positive 8a
Psychosocial Illness Impact – Positive	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Psychosocial Illness Impact-Positive
Self-Efficacy for Managing Daily Activities	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Daily Activities 4a Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Daily Activities 8a
Self-Efficacy for Managing Daily Activities	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Daily Activities
Self-Efficacy for Managing Emotions	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Emotions 4a Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Emotions 8a
Self-Efficacy for Managing Emotions	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Emotions
Self-Efficacy for Managing Medications and Treatments	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Medications and Treatments 4a Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Medications and Treatments 8a
Self-Efficacy for Managing Medications and Treatments	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Medications and Treatments
Self-Efficacy for Managing Social Interactions	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Social Interactions 4a Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Social Interactions 8a
Self-Efficacy for Managing Social Interactions	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Social Interactions
Self-Efficacy for Managing Symptoms	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Symptoms 4a Short Form v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Symptoms 8a
Self-Efficacy for Managing Symptoms	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Self-Efficacy for Managing Symptoms
Self-Regulation – Flexibility	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Scale v1.0 – Self-Regulation – Flexibility 5a
Self-Regulation – Frustration Tolerance	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Scale v1.0 – Self-Regulation – Frustration Tolerance 6a
Severity of Substance Use	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Severity of Substance Use (Past 30 days) 7a Short Form v1.0 – Severity of Substance Use (Past 3 months) 7a
Severity of Substance Use	Adult	Short Form	Bank v1.0 – Severity of Substance Use (Past 30 days) Bank v1.0 – Severity of Substance Use (Past 3 months)
Smoking – Coping Expectancies	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Coping Expectancies for All Smokers 4a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Coping Expectancies for Daily Smokers 4a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Coping Expectancies for Nondaily Smokers 4a
Smoking – Coping Expectancies	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Smoking Coping Expectancies for All Smokers Bank v1.0 – Smoking Coping Expectancies for Daily Smokers Bank v1.0 – Smoking Coping Expectancies for Nondaily Smokers
Smoking – Emotional and Sensory Expectancies	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Emotional and Sensory Expectancies for All Smokers 6a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Emotional and Sensory Expectancies for Daily Smokers 6a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Emotional and Sensory Expectancies for Nondaily Smokers 6a
Smoking – Emotional and Sensory Expectancies	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Smoking Emotional and Sensory Expectancies for All Smokers Bank v1.0 – Smoking Emotional and Sensory Expectancies for Daily Smokers Bank v1.0 – Smoking Emotional and Sensory Expectancies for Nondaily Smokers
Smoking – Negative Health Expectancies	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Negative Health Expectancies for All Smokers 6a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Negative Health Expectancies for Daily Smokers 6a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Negative Health Expectancies for Nondaily Smokers 6a
Smoking – Negative Health Expectancies	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Smoking Negative Health Expectancies for All Smokers Bank v1.0 – Smoking Negative Health Expectancies for Daily Smokers Bank v1.0 – Smoking Negative Health Expectancies for Nondaily Smokers
Smoking – Negative Psychosocial Expectancies	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Negative Psychosocial Expectancies for All Smokers 6a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Negative Psychosocial Expectancies for Daily Smokers 6a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Negative Psychosocial Expectancies for Nondaily Smokers 6a
Smoking – Negative Psychosocial Expectancies	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Smoking Negative Psychosocial Expectancies for All Smokers Bank v1.0 – Smoking Negative Psychosocial Expectancies for Daily Smokers Bank v1.0 – Smoking Negative Psychosocial Expectancies for Nondaily Smokers
Smoking – Nicotine Dependence	Adult	Short Form CAT	All Smokers: Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Nicotine Dependence for All Smokers 4a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Nicotine Dependence for All Smokers 8a Daily Smokers: Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Nicotine Dependence for Daily Smokers 4a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Nicotine Dependence for Daily Smokers 8a Non-Daily Smokers: Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Nicotine Dependence for Nondaily Smokers 4a Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Nicotine Dependence for Nondaily Smokers 8a All Smokers: Bank v1.0 – Smoking Nicotine Dependence for All Smokers Daily Smokers: Bank v1.0 – Smoking Nicotine Dependence for Daily Smokers Nondaily Smokers: Bank v1.0 – Smoking Nicotine Dependence for Nondaily Smokers
Smoking – Social Motivation	Adult	Short Form	All Smokers: Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Social Motivations for All Smokers 4a Daily Smokers: Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Social Motivations for Daily Smokers 4a Nondaily Smokers: Short Form v1.0 – Smoking Social Motivations for Nondaily Smokers 4a
Smoking – Social Motivation	Adult	CAT	All Smokers: Bank v1.0 – Smoking Social Motivations for All Smokers Daily Smokers: Bank v1.0 – Smoking Social Motivations for Daily Smokers Nondaily Smokers: Bank v1.0 – Smoking Social Motivations for Nondaily Smokers
Spirituality	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Spirituality 6a
Spirituality	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Spirituality
Spirituality – Personal Strength	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Spirituality – Personal Strength 6b
Spirituality – Religiousity	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Spirituality – Religiosity 6c
Stigma	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Stigma 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Stigma
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.1 – Stigma 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.1 – Stigma
Stigma – Skin	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Stigma – Skin 8a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Stigma – Skin 8b
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Stigma – Skin
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.1 – Stigma – Skin 8a Pediatric Short Form v1.1 – Stigma – Skin 8b
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.1 – Stigma – Skin

PROMIS Physical Function measures

Physical Function Domain	Age	Type	Name/Link
Asthma Impact	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v2.0 – Asthma Impact 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v2.0 – Asthma Impact
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v2.0 – Asthma Impact 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v2.0 – Asthma Impact
Cancer – Fatigue	Adult	CAT	Cancer Bank v1.0 Fatigue
Cancer – Pain Interference	Adult	CAT	Cancer Bank v1.1 – Pain Interference
Cancer – Physical Function	Adult	CAT	Cancer Bank v1.1 – Physical Function
Dyspnea – Activity Motivation	Adult	Short Form	Pool v1.0 – Dyspnea Activity Motivation
Dyspnea – Activity Requirements	Adult	Short Form	Pool v1.0 – Dyspnea Activity Requirements
Dyspnea – Airborne Exposure	Adult	Short Form	Pool v1.0 – Dyspnea Airborne Exposure
Dyspnea – Assistive Devices Resources	Adult	Short Form	Pool v1.0 – Dyspnea Asst Devices Resources
Dyspnea – Characteristics	Adult	Short Form	Pool v1.0 – Dyspnea Characteristics
Dyspnea – Emotional Response	Adult	Short Form	Pool v1.0 – Dyspnea Emotional Response
Dyspnea – Functional Limitations	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Dyspnea Functional Limitations 10a
Dyspnea – Functional Limitations	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Dyspnea Functional Limitations
Dyspnea – Talk Avoidance	Adult	Short Form	Pool v1.0 – Dyspnea Task Avoidance
Dyspnea – Time Extension	Adult	Short Form	Pool v1.0 – Dyspnea Time Extension
Dyspnea – Severity	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Dyspnea Severity 10a
Dyspnea – Severity	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Dyspnea Severity
Fatigue	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Fatigue 10a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank GenPop v3.0 – Fatigue
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Fatigue 10a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank GenPop v3.0 – Fatigue
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Fatigue 4a Short Form v1.0 – Fatigue 6a Short Form v1.0 – Fatigue 7a Short Form v1.0 – Fatigue 7b Daily Short Form v1.0 – Fatigue 8a FACIT – Fatigue Short Form v1.0 – Fatigue 10a (FACIT-Fatigue 10) Short Form v1.0 – Fatigue 13a (FACIT-Fatigue) Diagnoses: Short Form v1.0 – Fatigue-Multiple Sclerosis 8a Short Form v1.0 – Fatigue-OA-Knee 8a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Fatigue
Gastrointestinal	Adult	Short Form	Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Belly Pain 5a Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Bowel Incontinence 4a Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Constipation 9a Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Diarrhea 6a Scale v1.1 – Gastrointestinal Gas and Bloating 13a Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Disrupted Swallowing 7a Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Nausea and Vomiting 4a Scale v1.0 – Gastrointestinal Reflux 13a
Itch	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Numeric Rating Scale v1.0 – Itch (PIQ-C) 3a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Itch 6a (PIQ-C) Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Itch 8a (PIQ-C) Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Itch 8b (PIQ-C)
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Itch (PIQ-C)
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Numeric Rating Scale v1.0 – Itch (PIQ-C) 3a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Itch 6a (PIQ-C) Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Itch 8a (PIQ-C) Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Itch 8b (PIQ-C)
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Itch (PIQ-C)
	Adult	Short Form	Itch – Activity and Clothing Short Form v1.0 – Itch-Activity and Clothing 4a Short Form v1.0 – Itch-Activity and Clothing 8a Itch – Interference Short Form v1.0 – Itch-Interference 4a Short Form v1.0 – Itch-Interference 8a Itch – Mood and Sleep Short Form v1.0 – Itch-Mood and Sleep 4a Short Form v1.0 – Itch-Mood and Sleep 8a Itch Quality: Checklist v1.0 – Itch-Quality Scratching Behavior: Scale v1.0 – Itch-Scratching Behavior 5a Severity: Item Pool v1.1 – Itch-Severity Triggers: Checklist v1.0 – Itch-Triggers
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Itch – Mood and Sleep Bank v1.0 – Itch-Activity and Clothing Bank v1.0 – Itch-Interference
Mobility	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Mobility 7a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank GenPop v3.0 – Mobility
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Mobility 7a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank GenPop v3.0 – Mobility
	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.1 – Mobility
Neuropathic Pain Quality	Adult	Short Form	Scale v2.0 – Neuropathic Pain Quality 5a
Nociceptive Pain Quality	Adult	Short Form	Scale v2.0 – Nociceptive Pain Quality 5a
Pain Behavior	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Pain Behavior 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank GenPop v3.0 – Pain Behavior
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Pain Behavior 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank GenPop v3.0 – Pain Behavior
	Adult	Short Form	Scale v2.0 – Pain Behavior
	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Pain Behavior
Pain Intensity	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Numeric Rating Scale v1.0 – Pediatric Pain Intensity 1a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Numeric Rating Scale v1.0 – Pediatric Pain Intensity 1a
	Adult	Short Form	Numeric Rating Scale v1.0 – Pain Intensity 1a Scale v2.0 – Pain Intensity 3a
Pain Interference	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Pain Interference 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank GenPop v3.0 – Pain Interference
	Pediatrics	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Pain Interference 8a
	Pediatrics	CAT	Pediatric Bank GenPop v3.0 – Pain Interference
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.1 – Pain Interference 4a Short Form v1.1 – Pain Interference 6a Short Form v1.1 – Pain Interference 6b Short Form v1.1 – Pain Interference 8a OA-Knee Short Form v1.1 – Pain Interference 13a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.1 – Pain Interference
Pain Quality	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Pain Quality-Affective 8a Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Pain Quality-Sensory 8a
Pain Quality	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank GenPop v3.0 – Pain Quality
Physical Activity	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Scale v1.0 – Physical Activity 7a
	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Physical Activity 4a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Physical Activity 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Physical Activity
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Physical Activity 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Physical Activity 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Physical Activity
Physical Function	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 4a Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 6b Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 8b Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 8c Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 8c 7-day Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 10a Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 10b Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 20a Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 24a (PROMIS-HAQ) Diagnosis: Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function-Multiple Sclerosis 15a OA-Knee Short Form v2.0 – Physical Function 13a
Physical Function	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Physical Function
Physical Function for Mobility Aid Users	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Physical Function Samples with Mobility Aid Users 11a
Physical Function for Mobility Aid Users	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Physical Function for Samples with Mobility Aid Users
Sexual Function and Satisfaction	Adult	Short Forms	Pool v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Anal Discomfort with Sexual Activity (for Sexually Active People) Pool v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Bother Regarding Sexual Function (Female) Pool v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Bother Regarding Sexual Function (Male)’ Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Erectile Function (for Sexually Active Men) Pool v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Factors Interfering with Sexual Satisfaction Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Interest in Sexual Activity Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Oral Discomfort with Sexual Activity (for Sexually Active People) Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Oral Dryness with Sexual Activity (for Sexually Active People) Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Orgasm – Ability (for Sexually Active People) Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Orgasm – Pleasure (for Sexually Active People) Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Satisfaction with Sex Life Pool v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Screeners Pool v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Sexual Activities (Female) Pool v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Sexual Activities (Male) Pool v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Therapeutic Aids for Sexual Activity (Female) Pool v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Therapeutic Aids for Sexual Activity (Male) Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Vaginal Discomfort with Sexual Activity (for Sexually Active Women) Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Vaginal Lubrication for Sexual Activity (for Sexually Active Women) Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Vulvar Discomfort with Sexual Activity – Clitoral (for Sexually Active Women) Scale v2.0 – Sexual Function and Satisfaction: Vulvar Discomfort with Sexual Activity – Labial (for Sexually Active Women)
Sexual Function and Satisfaction	Adult	Profile	Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Brief Profile (Female) Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Brief Profile (Male) Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Brief Profile (Sexually Active Female) Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Brief Profile (Sexually Active Male) Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Full Profile (Female) Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Full Profile (Male) Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Full Profile (Non-Sexually Active Female) Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Full Profile (Non-Sexually Active Male) Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Full Profile (Sexually Active Female) Sexual Function and Satisfaction v2.0 Full Profile (Sexually Active Male)
Sleep Disturbance	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Problems – Disturbance 4a
	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance 4a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance 4a Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance 6a Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance 8a Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance 8b Diagnosis: Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance-OA-Knee 6a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Sleep Disturbance
Sleep Problems	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Problems 4a Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Problems 8a
Sleep Problems	Early Childhood	CAT	Early Childhood Parent-Report Bank v1.0 – Sleep Problems
Sleep Problems – Daytime Impairment	Early Childhood	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Problems – Daytime Impairment 4a
Sleep Related Impairment	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Problems 4a Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Sleep Problems 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Sleep-Related Impairment
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Sleep-Related Impairment 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Sleep-Related Impairment 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Sleep-Related Impairment
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Sleep-Related Impairment 4a Short Form v1.0 – Sleep-Related Impairment 8a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Sleep-Related Impairment
Strength Impact	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Strength Impact 4a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Strength Impact 8a
Strength Impact	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Strength Impact 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Strength Impact 8a
Upper Extremity	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Upper Extremity 8a
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Upper Extremity 8a
	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.1 – Upper Extremity 7a

PROMIS Social Health measures

Social Health Domain	Age	Type	Name/Link
Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities 4a Short Form v2.0 – Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities 6a Short Form v2.0 – Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities 8a Diagnosis: Short Form v2.0 – Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities-OA-Knee 8a
Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities
Companionship	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Companionship 4a Short Form v2.0 – Companionship 6a
Companionship	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Companionship
Emotional Support	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Emotional Support 4a Short Form v2.0 – Emotional Support 6a Short Form v2.0 – Emotional Support 8a
Emotional Support	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Emotional Support
Family Relationships	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Family Relationships 4a Parent Proxy Short Form v1.0 – Family Relationships 8a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank v1.0 – Family Relationships
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Family Relationships 4a Pediatric Short Form v1.0 – Family Relationships 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank v1.0 – Family Relationships
Informational Support	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Informational Support 4a Short Form v2.0 – Informational Support 6a Short Form v2.0 – Informational Support 8a
Informational Support	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Informational Support
Instrumental Support	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Instrumental Support 4a Short Form v2.0 – Instrumental Support 6a Short Form v2.0 – Instrumental Support 8a
Instrumental Support	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Instrumental Support
Peer Relationships	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Peer Relationships 7a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank GenPop v3.0 – Peer Relationships
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Peer Relationships 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank GenPop v3.0 – Peer Relationships
Satisfaction with Participation in Discretionary Social Activities	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v1.0 – Satisfaction with Participation in Discretionary Social Activities 7a
	Adult	CAT	Bank v1.0 – Satisfaction with Participation in Discretionary Social Activities
Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities 4a Short Form v2.0 – Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities 6a Short Form v2.0 – Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities 8a Diagnosis: OA-Knee Short Form v2.0 – Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities 9a
Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities
Social Isolation	Adult	Short Form	Short Form v2.0 – Social Isolation 4a Short Form v2.0 – Social Isolation 6a Short Form v2.0 – Social Isolation 8a Diagnosis: Short Form v2.0 – Social Isolation-OA-Knee 2a
Social Isolation	Adult	CAT	Bank v2.0 – Social Isolation
Social Relationships	Early Childhood	Parent Report	Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Social Relationships 6a Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Social Relationships – Child-Caregiver Interactions 5a Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Social Relationships – Family Relationships 4a Early Childhood Parent-Report Short Form v1.0 – Social Relationships – Peer Relationships 4a
Social Relationships	Early Childhood	CAT	Early Childhood Parent-Report Bank v1.0 – Social Relationships
Peer Relationships	Parent Proxy	Short Form	Parent Proxy Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Peer Relationships 7a
	Parent Proxy	CAT	Parent Proxy Bank GenPop v3.0 – Peer Relationships
	Pediatric	Short Form	Pediatric Short Form GenPop v3.0 – Peer Relationships 8a
	Pediatric	CAT	Pediatric Bank GenPop v3.0 – Peer Relationships

If you already know which assessment you would like to use, you can quickly find it by typing the name into the search bar on this page.

CATs are accessed through various third-party software providers (as outlined above). That said, item-banks can be previewed by specifying the administration platform when using the PROMIS search feature.

As previously noted, PROMIS allows free use of assessments in all clinical settings and for non-commercial research. Clinics and institutions can upload PROMIS measures into any electronic medical record system, but they must gain explicit permission in the form of a HealthMeasures Electronic Administration Permission (HEAP). This allows PROMIS to verify that the assessment and its scoring standards are accurately uploaded (note that verification may require a fee).

Scoring

There are several options for scoring PROMIS measures:

Using the free HealthMeasures scoring service
Scoring manually by hand
Using an administration platform (REDcap, Assessment Center API, etc.)

PROMIS recommends using auto-scoring options whenever possible, as scores are delivered quickly and accurately.

Therapists can download the HealthMeasures scoring service for free; upload a completed client assessment; and automatically receive a test score, t-score, and standard error of measurement. They also offer an online scoring service.

Interpreting Scores

All PROMIS assessment scores are converted to t-scores—also known as standard scores—where the mean is 50 and each standard deviation is 10.

Quick statistics refresher:

Mean is the average of all values, indicating the central tendency or “typical/ expected” result in a set of data.
Standard deviation indicates the relative distance of a value from the mean, demonstrating how different a score is from those of “typical” responses.
T-score (a.k.a. “standard score”) compares a score against the “normative” data for that measure.

For all PROMIS measures, a higher t-score indicates that more of the domain is present in the participant.

Scores can also be interpreted through “cut points,” where the score is assigned a descriptor such as “within normal limits” or “severe.” Cut-point scores vary in terminology and range for different assessments.

PROMIS also developed methods for determining G-code severity modifiers (i.e., impairment percentage) based on the scores.

The general calculation for meaningful change across all assessments (based on the standard score) is a minimal detectable change (MCD) of 5–7 points. Questionnaires with more items have higher meaningful change requirements (typically 6 or 7 points), while shorter assessments have lower required change (typically 5 or 6 points).

Considerations for Choosing CATs vs. Short Forms

While both of these assessment modalities offer a reduced number of questions for respondents, there are several differences that are important to consider when determining which modality to utilize.

1. Technology Available

CATs must be administered through a computer/tablet, while short forms are paper-based (but in some cases can be uploaded to electronic medical records).

2. Scoring Time/Productivity

CATs are always automatically generated and scored through the third-party administration platform, saving clinicians time. Short forms take time to print—and while they can be scored through the free HealthMeasures scoring service, it also takes time to input the answers.

3. Accuracy Required

CATs generate more precise scores, as they measure only what is necessary—taking the standard error of measurement into consideration. With short forms, precision varies based on which questionnaire is chosen. While longer short forms offer greater precision, they also take more time to administer, reducing productivity and increasing patient burden—especially when multiple assessments are given.

4. Time

CATs adjust based on answers, reducing assessment time when the patient responds as “healthy,” while short forms are a fixed length.

5. Recommendations

PROMIS recommends using a CAT over a short form when a high degree of accuracy is required, when there is a small number of questions, and when a large number of individuals with poor health are expected to be included in a research study.

Why use PROMIS?

Clinicians must constantly weigh the cost of an assessment against accessibility and the evidence supporting the measure—which is exactly why having access to over 300 free assessments is such a game changer. These patient-reported measures cover many client factors relevant to clinicians across a variety of practice settings and populations, offering a standardized view into the client experience.

Standardization

Standardization enables a more precise identification of a client’s problem areas and a more accurate marker of change. It also allows practitioners to compare scores from different domains so they can identify the most severe factors for a particular client. Furthermore, these assessments are standardized for all populations and can easily be integrated into initial evaluation procedures.

Efficiency

With so many delivery modalities available, clinicians are better able to select an assessment method that truly suits their practice and the needs of the patient, whether that’s through electronic means or paper delivery. PROMIS measures reduce the burden on clients by offering shortened assessments through CAT and short forms, while also maintaining and improving productivity in the evaluation process.

Flexibility

PROMIS measures also come in many translations, and PROMIS continues to update and produce additional outcome measures, expanding their reach and relevance in the medical field.

Who is Using PROMIS Measures?

PROMIS measures are used by many health professionals across practice settings, including:

Occupational therapists
Physical therapists
Speech language pathologists
Recreation therapists
Psychologists
Mental health professionals
Primary care physicians
Oncologists
Orthopedic surgeons

PROMIS measures are promoted by health organizations such as the:

American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Internationally, they are utilized by:

The United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
Germany
Italy
The Netherlands

Recent Updates

PROMIS measures are still highly researched, with mentions in 870 publications in 2025.

Current research focuses on:

Developing assessments with additional domains.
Using assessments with specific populations—such as patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), arthritis, and neurological conditions.
Confirming the validity of new and existing assessments.
Creating and validating translated assessment versions (to increase international impact).
Continuing to improve assessment psychometrics, reduce bias, and maintain standardization across all assessments.

How to Cite

The PROMIS website instructs users to cite a measure using the article that describes its development—which you can find by searching the assessment on PubMed or consulting their primary citation publication list.

More about PROMIS Health Organization (PHO)

The PROMIS Health Organization (PHO) is a nonprofit organization with members from around the world—all focused on the promotion of patient-reported measures. In addition to providing guides on the successful implementation and use of PROMIS questionnaires, the organization offers a variety of educational and networking opportunities such as webinars, online training workshops, and annual conferences.

Conclusion

PROMIS measures offer therapists and other clinicians a powerful, no-cost evaluation tool—one that is standardized, efficient, and backed by tons of research. Whether you’re working in pediatrics, mental health, acute care, or any other practice setting, there’s probably a PROMIS measure that fits your clients’ needs and your workflow.

As a reminder, we will be adding the PROMIS measures included in this blog post directly to our assessment bank, making it even easier to find and incorporate these tools into your everyday practice. As these assessments are added to the bank, members of the OT Potential Club, will be able to access the info using our full Assessment Search and AI Chat.

We hope this overview serves as a helpful starting point for exploring what PROMIS has to offer—and that these measures help you deliver even more client-focused, evidence-based care.

Contributors

Grace Smith

OTDS

Occupational therapist with a doctoral degree from Roberts Wesleyan University. I have level II experience in outpatient clinics with a split focus between hand therapy and vestibular therapy, and EI/Preschool. I also have both observational and practicing experience in an eating disorder clinic, inpatient rehabilitation, home therapy, forensic psychiatric center, and a transitional program for adults with intellectual disabilities.

I enjoy working with many populations in many settings, but I most enjoyed my time in preschool and my time in the acute setting. I am excited to enter the field and begin to assist individuals with meaningful interventions!

Sarah Lyon

OTR/L

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What Assessments Are Available?

1. Fixed Outcome Measures

2. Computer Adaptive Tests (CAT)

How to Access Assessments

PROMIS Global Health Measures

Scoring

Interpreting Scores

Considerations for Choosing CATs vs. Short Forms

1. Technology Available

2. Scoring Time/Productivity

3. Accuracy Required

4. Time

5. Recommendations

Why use PROMIS?

Standardization

Efficiency

Flexibility

Who is Using PROMIS Measures?

Recent Updates

How to Cite

More about PROMIS Health Organization (PHO)

Conclusion

Contributors

Grace Smith

OTDS

Sarah Lyon

OTR/L

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