Measurement of quality of life in surgery.
Quality of life has become an important outcome measure in surgery. Its use as an end-point in clinical trials is well recognised. However, quality of life measurement in surgery is currently done mainly for research purposes, and still has to find a place in routine clinical practice. This paper presents an overview of the methodology and uses of quality of life assessments in surgical practice.
Camilleri-Brennan
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University Department of Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, U.K. J.Camilleribrennan@dundee.ac.uk
Steele
R J
RJ
D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D011184:Postoperative Period; D011594:Psychometrics; D011788:Quality of Life; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires