Future of Outcomes Research in Plastic Surgery Journal Article
| Authors: | Zhong, T.; Pusic, A. L. |
| Article Title: | Future of Outcomes Research in Plastic Surgery |
| Abstract: | This article provides an overview of the current and future directions for outcomes research in plastic surgery. Important components of outcomes research are discussed, including the need for randomized controlled trials, new methods in observational study design, the development of validated and specific patient-reported outcome tools, the benefits of using qualitative methodology, and health-services and cost-effectiveness studies. A summary of breast reconstruction population-based studies is presented, including the current utilization rates of this service. The need for outcomes research groups within governing bodies is addressed. © 2013 Elsevier Inc. |
| Keywords: | patient satisfaction; review; plastic surgery; outcome assessment; quality of life; outcome assessment (health care); health care quality; cost effectiveness analysis; health care cost; health service; health status; clinical research; outcomes research; health services research; clinical decision making; observational study; medical care; quality adjusted life year; health care delivery; qualitative research; surgery, plastic; pros; health care need; propensity score; future directions; study designs |
| Journal Title: | Clinics in Plastic Surgery |
| Volume: | 40 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0094-1298 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2013-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 351 |
| End Page: | 357 |
| Language: | English |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 23506776 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cps.2012.10.009 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 1 May 2013" - "CODEN: CPSUD" - ":doi 10.1016/j.cps.2012.10.009" - "Source: Scopus" |
