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Title Spine outcomes measures and instruments / Jens R. Chapman [and others]
Published Dübendorf, Switzerland : AOSpine International ; Stuttgart ; New York : Distribution by Thieme, [2007]
©2007
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Description 1 online resource (ix, 289 pages) : illustrations
Contents Directions of spine outcomes research -- Choosing the right outcomes instrument -- Standardization and quality improvement -- Quality outcomes measures -- Clinician-based outcomes measures -- Patient-reported outcomes measures -- Outcomes measures and instruments -- How to apply evidence to medical practice -- Developing outcomes instruments: points to consider -- Analysis and reporting of spine outcomes -- Methods for identifying and evaluating spine outcomes measures and instruments -- List of assessed instruments -- Abbreviations -- Glossary and definitions
Summary Outcomes instruments that attempt to assess the function and quality of life in patients suffering from various spine conditions are on the increase. This book sets out to evaluate and summarize over 100 outcomes instruments for the spine and its associated diseases
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Medical care -- Evaluation.
Outcome assessment (Medical care)
Spine -- Abnormalities.
Spine -- Diseases.
Spine -- Surgery.
Spinal Diseases -- therapy.
Back Pain -- diagnosis.
Back Pain -- therapy.
Disability Evaluation.
Pain Measurement.
Spinal Injuries -- therapy.
Spine -- abnormalities.
Treatment Outcome.
Form Electronic book
Author Chapman, Jens R.
AOSpine International (Firm)
ISBN 128299106X
160406000X
3131479817
3131623918 (electronic bk.)
9781282991064
9781604060003
9783131479815
9783131623911 (electronic bk.)