P02.38. Effectiveness of reflexology in improving perioperative patient centered outcomes: a comparative effectiveness study

P02.38. Effectiveness of reflexology in improving perioperative patient centered outcomes: a comparative effectiveness study

Purpose Perioperative symptoms such as pain and anxiety are common in spite of standard of care. Such symptoms are associated with a negative surgery experience, and moreover, are correlated with increased perioperative morbidity. The aims of this study were to evaluate whether reflexology as an add-on to standard of care improves these symptoms. In addition, we assessed whether outcomes are co...

P02.174. Effectiveness of acupuncture in improving perioperative patient centered outcomes: a comparative effectiveness study

Purpose Perioperative symptoms such as pain and anxiety are common in spite of standard of care. Such symptoms are associated with a negative surgery experience, and moreover, are correlated with increased perioperative morbidity. The aims of this study were to evaluate whether acupuncture as an add-on to standard of care improves these symptoms. In addition, we assessed whether outcomes are co...

Comparative effectiveness of prostate cancer treatments for patient-centered outcomes

BACKGROUND In the context of prostate cancer (PCa) characterized by the multiple alternative treatment strategies, comparative effectiveness analysis is essential for informed decision-making. We analyzed the comparative effectiveness of PCa treatments through systematic review and meta-analysis with a focus on outcomes that matter most to newly diagnosed localized PCa patients. METHODS We pe...

Ethical issues in patient-centered outcomes research and comparative effectiveness research: a pilot study of community dialogue.

Community bioethics dialogues were held on the topic of patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) and comparative effectiveness research (CER). Participants were 65 and older and represented either a lower income, African American group (A) or a higher income White group (B). Participants were presented with a variety of background reading and study materials. Meetings were held 2 hr per week f...

Patient-centered comparative effectiveness research: essential for high-quality care.