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Practical considerations in the measurement of outcomes in healthcare.
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PMID:  21845137     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In the current era of accountability in medicine, information regarding outcomes of care can play a pivotal role in medical decision making for physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and administrators. Although the field of outcomes assessment has not fully matured, a number of tools and methods can be reliably used to produce valid information. Systematic collection and analysis of outcomes data can add to the complexity of the medical encounter. Yet, if appropriately collected, the information derived can facilitate medical decision making and enhance the quality of medical care. This article defines and discusses healthcare outcomes, reviews the relevance of outcomes measurement, describes practical considerations in, and examples of, outcomes measurement in medical practice, and reviews some resources available for outcomes studies or projects.
Authors:
M A Krousel-Wood
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Ochsner journal     Volume:  1     ISSN:  1524-5012     ISO Abbreviation:  Ochsner J     Publication Date:  1999 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-16     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101125795     Medline TA:  Ochsner J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  187-94     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, Outcomes Assessment Department, Research Division.
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