Postoperative Quality of Recovery (QoR-15)

The Postoperative Quality of Recovery Scale (QoR-15) is a validated, patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) designed to assess how well a person is recovering in the first 24 to 48 hours after surgery and anesthesia. Unlike traditional medical metrics that focus on "negative" outcomes (like infection or death), the QoR-15 focuses on the patient’s perspective of their well-being across five distinct areas of health.

How the Tool Works

The scale consists of 15 simple questions that a patient answers by picking a number from 0 to 10. It is intentionally brief, taking most patients less than 3 minutes to complete.

1. The Five Dimensions of Recovery

The tool doesn't just ask about pain; it captures a holistic view of the patient's state through:

• Pain: Severity of moderate and severe pain.
• Physical Comfort: Issues like nausea, vomiting, and quality of sleep.
• Physical Independence: Ability to wash, dress, and look after oneself.
• Psychological Support: Feeling supported by hospital staff and family.
• Emotional State: Levels of anxiety, depression, and general "well-being."

2. The Scoring Logic

• Wellness Items (10 Questions): For things like "feeling rested" or "breathing easily," a 10 is the best possible score.
• Symptom Items (5 Questions): For "bad" things like "nausea" or "pain," the score is reversed. A patient’s reported 10 (high pain) becomes a 0 for the final score, while a reported 0 (no pain) becomes a 10.
• Final Result: All points are added up for a total between 0 and 150.

Why It Is Used

The QoR-15 is considered the "gold standard" in perioperative research because it is:

• Valid & Reliable: It consistently measures what it’s supposed to and gives similar results if a patient’s condition hasn’t changed.
• Sensitive to Change: It can detect even small improvements or declines in a patient’s condition (the "6-point rule").
• Predictive: Patients who score below 90 are statistically more likely to have complications later in their recovery or require readmission to the hospital.

Summary of Interpretation

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Note: You have the option to override the alert tags of the results in your account's admin feature. Additionally, you have the option to clone this tool and modify it to your clinic specifications.