Overview

This book is a comprehensive guide to defining the value of spine care. Beginning with an introduction and definition of common terminology, the following chapters evaluate the processes and outcomes of spinal surgery. Written by recognised, US-based experts in the field, this practical manual provides spine care specialists with an in depth understanding of the key concepts, measurement tools and methods for value-based spine care.

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Author:   Jeffrey A Rihn ,  Alexander R Vaccaro ,  Todd J Albert
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Dimensions:   Width: 15.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9789350254905

ISBN 10:   9350254905
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   15 November 2011
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Understanding the Value of Spine Care. 2. Definition of Common Terminology. 3. The Use of Process Measures in Measuring the Quality of Spine Care 4. Disease-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life Measures: Lumbar Degenerative Disease. 5. Disease-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life Measures: Cervical Degenerative Disease 6. Disease-Specific Health-Related Quality of Life Measures: Spinal Deformity. 7. General Measures of Health-Related Quality of Life: SF-36 and Related Measures 8. Numerical Rating Scales 9. Health Status Preference, Utility, and Health-Related Quality of Life in the Assessment of Spinal Disorders and Other Medical Conditions 10. The Quality-Adjusted Life Year. 11. How to Calculate the Cost of Spine Care. 12. Decision Tree Analysis and Simulation Modeling in Spine Care. 13. Cost Utility Analysis: Use of Average Cost Per Quality-Adjusted Life Year Versus the Incremental Cost-Effectiveness Ratio. 14. Value-Based Evaluation of New Spine-Related Technology 15. Determining Value with Outcome Measures: Perspectives from Each of the Stakeholders of Spine Care Delivery. 16. Developing Value-Based Guidelines for the Treatment of Spinal Disorders 17. Comparative Effectiveness Research in Spine Care. 18. Comparative Effectiveness Research in Spine Care: Sport as an Example. 19. Logistics: How to Get Started.Appendices. Index

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Jeffrey A Rihn MD Assistant Professor.Department of Orthopaedic SurgeryThomas Jefferson University and Hospitals.The Rothman Institute.Philadelphia, PA Alexander R Vaccaro MD PhD Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals, The Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA Todd J Albert MD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Professor of Neurosurgery, Thomas Jefferson University and Hospitals.Philadelphia, PA

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