Dissemination and adoption of comparative effectiveness research findings when findings challenge current practices [electronic resource] / Eric C. Schneider [and four others]

Insufficient evidence regarding the effectiveness of medical treatments has been identified as a key source of inefficiency in the U.S. healthcare system. Variation in the use of diagnostic tests and treatments for patient with similar symptoms or conditions has been attributed to clinical uncertain...

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Main Authors: Schneider, Eric C., M.D (Author), Timbie, Justin W. (Author), Fox, D. Steven (Author), Van Busum, Kristin R. (Author), Caloyeras, John P. (Author)
Corporate Authors: RAND Health, Rand Corporation, United States. Department of Health and Human Services
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2011.
Series:Technical report (Rand Corporation)
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction and Summary of Approach
  • CATIE Case Study
  • COURAGE Case-Study Report
  • SPORT Case-Study Report
  • COMPANION Case-Study Report
  • CPOE Case-Study Report
  • Factors Influencing the Translation of CER Research into New Clinical Practices: A Synthesis of Themes from the Case Studies
  • Policy Implications of the Case-Study Results.