| Title | Establishing the scope and methodological approach to out-of-hospital outcomes and effectiveness research. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Authors | Keim SM, Spaite DW, Maio RF, Garrison HG, Desmond JS, Gregor MAnn, O'malley PJ, Stiell IG, C Cayten G, Chew JL, Mackenzie EJ, Miller DR |
| Journal | Acad Emerg Med |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pagination | 1067-73 |
| Date Published | 2004 Oct |
| ISSN Number | 1069-6563 |
| Keywords | Databases as Topic, Emergency Medical Services, Humans, Outcome Assessment (Health Care), Quality Assurance, Health Care, Research Design, Risk Adjustment |
| Abstract | Outcomes research offers out-of-hospital medicine a valuable methodology for studying the effectiveness of services provided in the out-of hospital setting. A clear understanding of the history and constructs of outcomes research is necessary for its integration into emergency medical services research. This report describes the conceptual framework of outcomes research and key methodological considerations for the successful implementation of out-of-hospital outcomes research. Illustrations of the specific applications of outcomes research and implications to existing methodologies are given, as well as suggestions for improved interdisciplinary research. |
| DOI | 10.1197/j.aem.2004.04.014 |
| Alternate Journal | Acad Emerg Med |
| PubMed ID | 15466150 |
| Grant List | 5K30HL004519-04 / HL / NHLBI NIH HHS / United States |
Faculty Reference:
Samuel M. Keim, MD, MSc
Daniel W. Spaite, MD