Measuring outcome in neurosurgery

The time has come for neurosurgeons to make objective measurement of outcome a routine part of their practices. Laing recommends the use of the SF36 questionnaire in all patients with data capture at first contact with the patient and immediately preoperatively.

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Published in:British journal of neurosurgery 2000-06, Vol.14 (3), p.181-184
Main Author: Laing, R. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical outcomes
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Status Indicators
Humans
Neurology
Neurosurgical Procedures
Patients
Questionnaires
Surgeons
Treatment Outcome
United Kingdom
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Summary:The time has come for neurosurgeons to make objective measurement of outcome a routine part of their practices. Laing recommends the use of the SF36 questionnaire in all patients with data capture at first contact with the patient and immediately preoperatively.
ISSN:0268-8697
1360-046X
DOI:10.1080/026886900408333