They can explain why your surgeon is using OrthoMetrics, how the messages work, and what to do if you would prefer not to take part.
Your consent form and questionnaires are sent by email or text message. Each link is personal to you and should not be forwarded.
Privacy information is available at
orthometrics.co.nz/privacy-policyPractice contact details can be added here before printing.
You choose whether to take part. Saying no, or changing your mind later, will not affect your care.
You can unsubscribe. Every patient-facing email includes an unsubscribe link, and text messages can be stopped.
Your information is used for your orthopaedic care, audit, quality improvement, and de-identified research where appropriate.
Your information is protected. OrthoMetrics is hosted in New Zealand, uses secure links, and encrypts key patient identifiers.
Need help?
Contact your orthopaedic practice if you have questions about the consent form, your questionnaire links, privacy, or whether taking part is right for you.
Your surgeon uses OrthoMetrics to follow your symptoms, function, and progress before and after orthopaedic treatment.
It usually takes only a few minutes. Your answers help your surgeon see how you are recovering and improve care for future patients.
OrthoMetrics is a secure system used by orthopaedic practices to collect patient-reported outcome measures, often called PROMs.
PROMs are short questionnaires about pain, movement, daily activities, and quality of life. They are completed by you, in your own words, at important points in your treatment and recovery.
Your practice may already hold booking, referral, theatre-list, operation note, or other clinical administration information about your care. Some of this information may be entered into OrthoMetrics so your questionnaire is linked to the correct operation and clinical team.
X-rays, scans, and examination findings are important, but they do not always show how treatment feels from a patient point of view. PROMs add that missing perspective.
Your answers give your surgeon a structured record of how you are recovering over time.
Changes in your scores can help your surgeon understand whether recovery is following the expected path.
When results are reviewed together, they help practices understand which treatments are working well and where care can be improved.
OrthoMetrics does not replace urgent care. If you have an urgent medical concern, contact your clinic, GP, Healthline, or emergency services as appropriate.
Your practice sends a secure link by email or text message. You can accept or decline.
These are usually sent before treatment and at planned follow-up times afterwards.
Most people can complete each questionnaire on a phone, tablet, or computer in a few minutes.
Your surgeon and authorised practice staff can review your results as part of your outcome tracking.