This resource hub provides information about the What Matters 2 Adults (WM2A) outcome measure, including why it is used and how it helps ensure healthcare is centred on what matters most to Aboriginal people.
WM2A is a patient-reported outcome measure developed by Aboriginal people, for Aboriginal people. It gives Aboriginal adults an opportunity to share their experiences, priorities and health outcomes in their own voice.
It is used to collect information about what is important to Aboriginal people about their health, wellbeing, culture, community and daily life. This information helps healthcare providers better understand what is important to the people they care for, and supports more culturally safe, person-centred care.
The WM2A includes 32 strength-based statements across the following 10 domains:
- Feeling valued
- Connection with others
- Access
- Racism and worries
- Pride and strength
- Balance and control
- Hope and resilience
- Caring for others
- Culture and country
- Spirit and identity
Developed through Aboriginal leadership and community engagement, WM2A reflects a holistic view of health that recognises the importance of culture, connection, family, community and wellbeing.
This resource hub includes:
- information for Aboriginal people and communities about WM2A and how responses are used
- resources that explain patient-reported measures (PRMs) and their role in healthcare
- guidance and educational materials for healthcare workers using WM2A in practice
- information on cultural capability, culturally safe care and trauma-informed approaches for consideration when implementing the WM2A.
Aboriginal voices guide our approach to PRMs. We work in partnership with Aboriginal people to ensure healthcare improvements are informed by what matters most to Aboriginal people.
For people and communities
WM2A consumer information sheet
Learn what WM2A is, why you are being asked to complete it and how the information collected helps support your healthcare and improve health services.
Patient reported outcomes measures yarning cards
Conversation tools that support meaningful discussions about health, wellbeing and what matters most to you.
Understanding PRMs video
Learn how patient-reported measures help healthcare workers understand your experiences and improve care and service delivery.
For healthcare workers
These resources support clinicians to use WM2A confidently and consistently to facilitate meaningful conversations about wellbeing and what matters most to Aboriginal people.
WM2A wellbeing survey: information for health professionals
An introduction to WM2A, its purpose, benefits and role in supporting culturally safe and person-centred care.
WM2A measure and user guide
To support service readiness and implementation planning, the WM2A measure and user guide are available through the PRM SharePoint site. NSW Health staff implementing PRMs can request access by emailing ACI-PRMs@health.nsw.gov.au. Otherwise, to request a copy directly from the licensors, visit: Request our Measures – What Matters.
Cancer Institute NSW WM2A module
A self-directed learning module designed to strengthen knowledge and confidence in using WM2A, with a focus on cancer care.
Explore the principles and practical use of patient-reported measures in healthcare. Understanding PRMs provides the foundation for effectively interpreting and responding to WM2A results in clinical practice.
Patient-reported measures: information for health professionals
Find information, resources and training opportunities to support health professionals to understand and use patient-reported measures in practice.
PRM yarning guide
This guide supports health professionals who use, or plan to use, patient-reported measures to provide culturally safe care to Aboriginal people across NSW.
These resources support respectful engagement with Aboriginal people and communities, and help ensure WM2A is implemented in a way that is safe, responsive and person-centred.
Communicating positively: a guide to appropriate Aboriginal terminology
Practical guidance on respectful language and communication when working with Aboriginal people and communities.
WellMob trauma-informed care resources
Training and resources to support culturally safe and trauma-informed care in practice.
Trauma-informed care implementation resource centre
Implementation resources to support organisational adoption of trauma-informed care principles.
Communicating about What Matters 2 Adults
NSW Health Patient Reported Measures Leads, Aboriginal Health professionals and communications teams can use the What Matters 2 Adults communications toolkit to inform colleagues about the WM2A measure and support the launch in your service or local health district.
More support
Participating services and those who wish to implement WM2A can access tailored support by contacting their local patient-reported measures lead who will work with the Patient Reported Measures Program to integrate the measure.
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