introduction: using physiologic scoring systems for identifying high-risk patients for mortality has been considered recently. this study was designed to evaluate the values of acute physiology and chronic health evaluation ii (apache ii) and simplified acute physiologic score (saps ii) models in prediction of 1-month mortality of critically ill patients. methods: the present prospective cross ...

introduction: focused assessment with sonography for trauma (fast) is a highly effective first screening tool for initial classification of abdominal trauma patients. the present study was designed to evaluate the outcome of patients with blunt abdominal trauma and positive fast findings. methods: the present prospective cross-sectional study was done on patients over 7 years old with normal ab...

introduction: trauma due to accidents or fall from height is a major cause of disability and mortality. the present study was designed aiming to evaluate the baseline characteristics of fall from height victims presenting to emergency department (ed). methods: this prospective cross-sectional study evaluates the baseline characteristics of fall from height cases presenting to eds of three educa...

PURPOSE: Survey-based research has emerged as a primary method of evaluating the impact and outcomes of breast reconstruction in an era of patient centered care. Despite increased utilization of patient reported outcomes measures, such as the BREAST-Q surveys, there are few studies assessing non-response among study participants. Differential non-response to surveys threatens the generalizabili...

To inform clinical guidelines and patient care we need high quality evidence on the relative benefits and harms of intervention. Patient reported outcome (PRO) data from clinical trials can "empower patients to make decisions based on their values" and "level the playing field between physician and patient". While clinicians have a good understanding of the concept of health-related quality of ...

BACKGROUND This study investigates the effect of using patient reported outcomes (PROs) about health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in clinical practice on the type and amount of psychosocial topics discussed during a paediatric oncology consultation. PROCEDURE Children (N = 193) with cancer participated in a sequential cohort intervention study, with a control (no PRO was used) and interven...

PURPOSE: Survey-based research has emerged as a primary method of evaluating the impact and outcomes of breast reconstruction in an era of patient centered care. Despite increased utilization of patient reported outcomes measures, such as the BREAST-Q surveys, there are few studies assessing non-response among study participants. Differential non-response to surveys threatens the generalizabili...

Patient reported outcomes provide the patient's perspective on the effectiveness of treatment. The draft Food and Drug Administration guidance on patient reported outcomes for labeling and promotional claims raises a number of method and measurement issues that require further clarification, including methods of determining responsiveness and minimal important differences. For clinical trials, ...

Recommendations c Treatment decisions should be timely, rely on evidence-based guidelines, and be made collaboratively with patients based on individual preferences, prognoses, and comorbidities. B c Providers should consider the burden of treatment and self-efficacy of patients when recommending treatments. E c Treatment plans should align with the Chronic Care Model, emphasizing productive in...