Published: October 2016

Last updated: October 2025

Clinical outcome assessment

A clinical outcome assessment (COA) is a measure that captures how a patient feels, functions, or survives. COAs are categorised into several types based on the reporter or the method of assessment:

Observer-reported outcomes (ObsROs), which are reports from individuals other than the patient (e.g. caregivers)
Clinician-reported outcomes (ClinROs), which represent a healthcare professional’s evaluation of a patient’s condition
Performance outcomes (PerfOs), which are objective measures of a patient’s ability to perform specific tasks

Introduction to Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs)

Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are essential for capturing the true impact of healthcare interventions. From pharmaceutical clinical trials to measuring the impact and quality of care received in the NHS,...

Course overview

Location: Virtual

Date: 17/06/26

Time: 10:00 to 15:00

Booking closes: 15/06/26, 12:00

Environmental Sustainability in Health Technology Assessment

The global climate is changing due to human activity and greenhouse gas emissions. The healthcare industry accounts for up to 8% of global emissions, so there is a growing imperative...

Course overview

Location: Virtual

Date: 25/06/26

Time: 10:00 to 15:00

Booking closes: 22/06/26, 12:00

Early Economic Modelling to Inform Clinical Trial Design and Other Decisions

In today's competitive landscape, early economic modelling is a critical tool for making strategic decisions about pricing, target populations, and clinical trial design. This one-day course will equip you with...