Patient Reported Experience Measure Framework

The Patient Reported Experience Measure (PREM) framework is a methodological approach for systematically collecting, analyzing, and acting on patient feedback about healthcare experiences. Unlike HCAHPS, which is a specific, standardized survey, PREM is a flexible framework that can be adapted to different care settings, patient populations, and organizational contexts. PREM encompasses structured patient surveys, interviews, focus groups, and real-time feedback mechanisms, all aimed at capturing patient-centered perspectives on care quality, communication, responsiveness, and dignity. PREMs are used alongside Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs, which assess health status changes) to provide a complete picture of care from the patient perspective.