Comparative Effectiveness Research

by Mary A. M. Rogers

Overview

The last decade has seen sweeping changes in US health care policy. With more changes on the way, the emerging field of comparative effectiveness research-the science of determining how different treatments work best for different conditions-is critical for patients and clinicians who wish to make wise decisions regarding therapeutic choices.

Comparative Effectiveness Research is the first textbook to offer an introduction to this topic. Written by an experienced university educator and researcher, the goal of this text is to provide readers with a gentle introduction to this diverse field. This accessible text facilitates participatory learning by including inquiries and links to web-based resources.

This book will be a welcome addition to any number of courses in medicine, public health, nursing, dentistry, and allied health-or to the reference shelf of the working medical practitioner.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780199986040
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	12/02/2013
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	230
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Mary A. M. Rogers, PhD, MS, is a Clinical Epidemiologist who received her degree at the University of Washington in Seattle. She began teaching integrated science in the Peace Corps and has spent her career teaching and conducting clinical research. Dr. Rogers is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan.

Table of Contents

Contents

1. The Reason
2. The Question
3. The Choice
4. The Effect
5. The Design
6. The Person
7. The Place
8. The Time
9. The Fit
10. The Plan
11. The Inspiration

Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Michalene A King, PhD, RN, CNE (Robert Morris University)
Description: In this introduction to the topic of comparative effectiveness research, the author discusses the importance of this type of research to ensure quality patient care and describes the steps involved in comparative effectiveness research methodology.
Purpose: The author notes that the purpose of this type of research is "to assist consumers, clinicians, purchasers, and policy makers to make informed decisions that will improve health care at both the individual and population levels."
Audience: The book aims for a broad audience, including students in "courses in medicine, public health, nursing, dentistry, and allied health," as well as "any working medical practitioner." The author is a clinical epidemiologist, has taught integrated science in the Peace Corps, and spent her career teaching and conducting clinical research.
Features: The author discusses all aspects of this type of research. Two of the last chapters, "The Fit" and "The Inspiration," are unique in the useful information they provide for researchers thinking of using this research methodology. The author uses many examples of patient care situations to enhance readers' understanding of the material. The only shortcoming is the lack of a stated purpose or objectives for the book.
Assessment: This is the only book to date on comparative effectiveness research. It is a unique book that covers a research methodology that is not well known, but useful to ensure quality patient care.

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