Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4094874 | Seminars in Spine Surgery | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Evidence-based approaches to the treatment of spinal pathology are needed as the field evolves. Patient-reported outcomes have become the standard by which therapeutic success is defined. There are 4 types of commonly used outcome measures: generic, disease specific, pain scales, and health utilities. Using this framework to evaluate outcomes allows for cost-effectiveness studies to be done and define the value of spinal care to society.
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Authors
Kathryn J. MD, Leah Y. MD, MSc, Steven D. MD,