Comparative Effectiveness Research

Authors

J. A. Hirsch
P. W. Schaefer
J. M. Romero
J. D. Rabinov
P. C. Sanelli, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
L. Manchikanti

Publication Date

2014

Journal Title

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol

Abstract

The goal of comparative effectiveness research is to improve health care while dealing with the seemingly ever-rising cost. An understanding of comparative effectiveness research as a core topic is important for neuroradiologists. It can be used in a variety of ways. Its goal is to look at alternative methods of interacting with a clinical condition, ideally, while improving delivery of care. While the Patient-Centered Outcome Research initiative is the most mature US-based foray into comparative effectiveness research, it has been used more robustly in decision-making in other countries for quite some time. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence of the United Kingdom is a noteworthy example of comparative effectiveness research in action.

Volume Number

35

Issue Number

9

Pages

1677-1680

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Radiology

PMID

24874531

DOI

10.3174/ajnr.A3985