Future of Outcomes Research in Plastic Surgery - 18/03/13
, Andrea L. Pusic, MD, MPH, FRCSC b
Corresponding author. UHN Breast Restoration Program, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Toronto General Hospital, North Building, 8N – 871, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4, Canada.Résumé |
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.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Outcomes research, Future directions, Study designs, PROs, Health services research
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| Funding sources: Dr Zhong, Conquer Cancer Foundation and ASCO, CBCF, ASRM. Dr Pusic, none. |
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| Conflict of interest: Dr Zhong, Nil. Dr Pusic is codeveloper of the BREAST-Q. |
Vol 40 - N° 2
P. 351-357 - avril 2013 Retour au numéro
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