INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast

INside the OUTcomes is produced by the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research, and it focuses on a critical but often underappreciated aspect of rehabilitation medicine: measuring and improving outcomes. The podcast explores how researchers study the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions, what the data tells us about best practices, and how outcomes research translates into better patient care. Episodes feature conversations with investigators, clinicians, and policy experts who are working to close the gap between what research shows and what happens in clinical practice. Topics include disability measurement, health services research, implementation science in rehabilitation settings, and the methodological challenges unique to studying rehabilitation outcomes. For physiatrists and other rehabilitation professionals, the show provides a window into the research infrastructure that supports evidence-based practice in the field. Understanding how outcomes are measured and what constitutes meaningful improvement is essential for anyone who wants to practice rehabilitation medicine at the highest level. The podcast makes this research accessible without dumbing it down, which is a difficult balance to strike. INside the OUTcomes fills a genuine niche in the rehabilitation podcast landscape by focusing on the science of measuring recovery rather than individual clinical topics. The podcast is available on major platforms and new episodes continue to explore timely questions about how rehabilitation services are studied, evaluated, and improved in clinical practice.