METHOD Each abstract was categorized into one of five groups. To be assigned to the
standard group, the abstract had to report that the investigators used a named, reliable …

Assessment of quality of life is gaining momentum in areas of medical practice where
standard measures of outcome are not sensitive enough to determine treatment strategies …

The importance of quality of life as a treatment outcome is intuitively understood by clinicians
because it is inherent in ancient medical precepts. Most surgeons believe they should …

EDUCATIONAL UPDATE Measurement of quality of life iu surgery Page 1 EDUCATIONAL
UPDATE Measurement of quality of life iu surgery J. CAMILLERI-BRENNAN and RJC STEELE …

The concept patient's quality of life is assuming increasing importance in modern medicine
and surgery. Interventions are increasingly being assessed in terms of their impact on such …

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Background: There has been a tremendous increase in interest on quality of life in surgical
research. An increase in interest does not necessarily translate into better research. This …

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Measures of quality of life are used increasingly to evaluate the outcome of surgical care.
Impairment in quality of life is a major reason why patients seek surgical care, and changes …

Surgery asks patients to trade present discomfort and risk for future gains. Although research
reports on the effectiveness of surgery have largely focused on mortality, length of hospital …