I am a PhD researcher at York St John University, supervised by Prof Divine Charura, Prof Lynne Gabriel, and Dr Charlie Duncan. I am conducting a study exploring how therapists perceive, interpret, and use Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs) in real-world therapeutic practice.
The ethics approval (ID ETH2526-0191) for this study was granted on the 11th of March, 2026.
We are looking for qualified and trainee practitioners from any modality and practice setting to participate. Crucially, I welcome perspectives both from those who use ROMs and those who do not in their work. All viewpoints are valuable to this research.
Participation involves:
• An anonymous online survey (approximately 15–20 minutes) covering attitudes, experiences, clinical utility, ethical and cultural considerations relating to ROMs
• An optional semi-structured interview if they consent (approximately 45–60 minutes) for those willing to explore this topic in greater depth
The survey aims to understand practitioners’ experiences and perspectives on the benefits and challenges of ROMs, the impact of therapeutic modalities, and the potential impact of advances in technology, such as AI, on ROM practice.
Participation is entirely voluntary, all data will be anonymised, and participants may withdraw at any time (up to 30th June 2026).
Please see here for more information.
The survey can be accessed here: https://yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2cyERlPlyxqEbBQ