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- Analysis of current factors that impede the implementation of quality of life measures in medical clinics and practicesPublication . Berghaus, Viktor Alexander; Mendonça, Maria Inês dos SantosThe aim of this research is to identify factors that impede the implementation of patient reported outcome measures (PROM’s) and health related Quality of Life (QoL) measures in medical practice. Therefore, scientific literature has been critically reviewed for impediments for PROM and QoL implementation. In addition, five interviews with medical professionals (MP’s) have been conducted and revealed that most of the theoretical findings are in line with empirical observations. The interview questions were focused on impediments for PROM’s and QoL measurements with regard to the awareness, categorization, strategy and skills of the MP’s. The interviewed doctors who already conducted QoL measurements were experienced and familiar with the respective measurements. However, the other doctors had a rough theoretical understanding of QoL measures, but no in-depth knowledge. This is similar regarding the categorization of QoL measures: MP’s that conducted QoL measurements before, knew about most relevant statistical and organizational factors and could provide examples for their successful application. Moreover, time-constraints and bureaucracy seem to be the most relevant impediments for a permanent implementation of QoL measures in Germany. Most of the MP’s mentioned that their willingness to acquire skills that allow the implementation and conduction of QoL measures is rather low, mainly because they are close to retirement. Future research should focus on possibilities to introduce QoL measures in a way that is time-efficient and easy to implement. Nevertheless, extensive evaluation studies are needed to remove any ambiguity about the actual impact of PROM and QoL surveys on medical and psychosocial care.