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A guide to interpreting a study of patient-reported outcomes.

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Plastic and reconstructive surgery, 129 (5): 1200-7 (May 2012)7479<m:linebreak></m:linebreak>LR: 20130625; GR: K24 AR053120/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS/United States; GR: K24 AR053120-01A2/AR/NIAMS NIH HHS/United States; JID: 1306050; NIHMS356471; OID: NLM: NIHMS356471; OID: NLM: PMC3340576; ppublish;<m:linebreak></m:linebreak>Mesures de resultats; Critical appraisal.
DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31824a2e21

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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