Second Edition.
This book is a combined new edition of the successful 'Outcome Measures In Orthopaedics' and 'Outcome Measures In Trauma', which were the first books devoted to the topic of outcome measures for orthopaedic trauma surgeons and researchers.
The ability to measure results is vital for effective medical practice, particularly in view of the increased emphasis on evidence-based medicine and the introduction of the NICE guidelines. Evaluation of the success or failure of treatment is not only of importance to the patient and practitioner, but also to the health administrator as health care costs increase.
Orthopaedics and orthopaedic trauma are highly complex subjects that can prove difficult to quantify, but accurate measurement is required for setting standards of care and for assessing the severity of an injury. The book helps the reader fulfil his or her role in outcome assessment by providing good references to sources of instruments and techniques used and assisting them in making an informed selection from the different scoring systems available.
It will be of interest to orthopaedic and trauma surgeons, including trainees in preparation for their exit examinations, to A&E personnel and to lawyers, researchers and hospital administrators working in this area.
