Outcome evaluation in pediatric orthopedics.
Outcome evaluation is an objective procedure to determine the impact and success of a therapeutic program, focusing on the patient's well being in daily life. It is important not to confuse the different concepts found in the health status classification and quality of life evaluation. Both are suitable for outcome evaluation and may be used according to the principles of evidence-based medicine. Outcome evaluation of a therapeutic program may be compared to a search in the literature and the level of evidence. The goal is to achieve direct benefits for the patient and society. Strategies to improve daily practice may be developed. Scientific societies can create database for outcome evaluation and develop standardized protocols for longitudinal outcome follow-up, as well as proposing this type of study to health authorities. Based on these results, a global view of the patient can be taken into consideration to influence medical, socioeconomic and health management patient care.
Service orthopédie pédiatrique, hôpital Timone Enfants, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, 13385 Marseille cedex 05, France. Electronic address: elke.viehweger@ap-hm.fr.
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Service orthopédie pédiatrique, hôpital Timone Enfants, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, 13385 Marseille cedex 05, France.
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Service orthopédie pédiatrique, hôpital Timone Enfants, 264, rue Saint-Pierre, 13385 Marseille cedex 05, France.
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000145:classification*; D002648:Child; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life
Children; Orthopedics; Outcome; Quality of life