Evaluating the Feasibility of Developing National Outcomes Data Bases to Assist Patients with Making Treatment Decisions : Data Bases to Assist Patients Wtih Making Treatment Decisions

Evaluating the Feasibility of Developing National Outcomes Data Bases to Assist Patients with Making Treatment Decisions Data Bases to Assist Patients Wtih Making Treatment Decisions

This report examines issues surrounding the establishment of a national patient outcomes database that would be used by patients and providers to make more informed treatment decisions. It focuses on prostate cancer and surgery for osteoarthritis. The authors conclude that such longitudinal databas...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Damberg, Cheryl L. (-)
Autores Corporativos: United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Content Provider (content provider), Rand Corporation Content Provider
Otros Autores: Hiatt, Liisa, Chan, Kitty S., Nolind, Rebecca
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica : RAND Corporation 2003.
Materias:
Treatment Outcome.
Databases as Topic.
Patient Participation.
Decision Making.
United States.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009427809006719
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Sumario:This report examines issues surrounding the establishment of a national patient outcomes database that would be used by patients and providers to make more informed treatment decisions. It focuses on prostate cancer and surgery for osteoarthritis. The authors conclude that such longitudinal databases would be both desirable and feasible but would require substantial resources.
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (138 p.)
ISBN:9780833057181
9781598753585

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