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- Outcomes measured from the patient perspective are vital in plastic surgery, focusing on enhancing physical and psychosocial functions as well as overall quality of life.
- Understanding patient-reported outcomes helps evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and aids in clinical decision-making and policy discussions.
- The guide provides key questions for readers to consider when reviewing literature that includes patient-reported outcomes.
Article Abstract
Outcomes measured from the patient perspective are particularly important in plastic surgery, where many of the treatments are aimed at improving physical function, psychosocial function, and quality of life. Understanding the measurement of patient-reported outcomes is critical to determine the value of the interventions performed, to better inform clinical decision-making, and to guide policy debates. It is critical that physicians understand their patients' individual values when making treatment and policy recommendations based on evidence. This guide outlines the questions that readers should ask when appraising literature using patient-reported outcomes.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3340576 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PRS.0b013e31824a2e21 | DOI Listing |
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