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The Patient Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Volume 1 Issue 3

Subject Areas: Nursing (miscellaneous)
Publisher: Springer International Publishing - Springer Journals
ISSN: 1178-1653
SJR: 37

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Erik Rifkin, PhD

Chang, Jennifer

2012 The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

doi:10.2165/1312067-200801030-00001 pmid:22272921
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Understanding and Assessing the Impact of Alcoholism on Quality of Life

Reaney, Matthew; Martin, Colin; Speight, Jane

2012 The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

doi:10.2165/1312067-200801030-00002 pmid:22272922

Alcoholism has the potential to impact on the quality of life (QOL) of an ‘alcoholic,’ their family, and friends in both the short and long term. Consequently, increasing significance has been placed on understanding health issues from the patient’s perspective, evaluating the patient’s...
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Obesity and Symptom Burden in Family Medicine Patients

Rohrer, James; Rasmussen, Norman; Houston, Margaret; Angstman, Kurt

2012 The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

doi:10.2165/1312067-200801030-00003 pmid:22272923

Background: Medical visits are initiated by patients in search of symptom relief. The extent to which obesity independently increases the risk of common symptoms is unknown.
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Hormonal Contraceptive Users’ Self-Reported Benefits, Adverse Reactions, and Fears in 2001 and 2007

Tiihonen, Miia; Leppänen, Hanna-Mari; Heikkinen, Anna-Mari; Ahonen, Riitta

2012 The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

doi:10.2165/1312067-200801030-00004 pmid:22272924

Background: Hormonal contraceptives (HCs) are the most common contraceptive method in western countries. The fears and problems experienced by users of HCs can have an impact on their quality of life, and lead to abortions and unwanted pregnancies.
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Preferences of Patients with Advanced Colorectal Cancer for Treatment with Oral or Intravenous Chemotherapy

Mastroianni, Candida; Viscomi, Caterina; Ceniti, Silvia; Simone, Rosanna; Filice, Aldo; Caldarola, Gennaro; Infusino, Stefania; Manfredi, Caterina; Rea, Antonio; Sandomenico, Claudia; Turano, Salvatore; Serranò, Francesco; Condemi, Giovanni; Cortese, Carla; Prantera, Tullia; Palazzo, Salvatore

2012 The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

doi:10.2165/1312067-200801030-00005 pmid:22272925

Background: In recent years, patient-reported outcomes such as health-related quality of life have become important areas of clinician focus in general cancer management. Patients’ preferences for, and/or satisfaction with, oral versus intravenous (IV) chemotherapy schedules may have a major...
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Association of Pre-Existing Symptoms with Treatment Decisions among Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer Patients

Zeliadt, Steven; Ramsey, Scott; Potosky, Arnold; Arora, Neeraj; Blough, David; Oakley-Girvan, Ingrid; Hamilton, Ann; Eeden, Stephen; Penson, David

2012 The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

doi:10.2165/1312067-200801030-00006 pmid:20119493

Background: The choice between surgical and non-surgical treatment options is a fundamental decision for men with local-stage prostate cancer because of differences in risks of genitourinary adverse effects among available treatments.
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The Burden of Restless Legs Syndrome

Fehnel, Sheri; Zografos, Laurie; Curtice, Tammy; Shah, Hemal; McLeod, Lori

2012 The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

doi:10.2165/1312067-200801030-00007 pmid:22272926

Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) affects approximately 10–15% of the general population and has deleterious effects on sleep and subsequent daytime performance. The disorder may also give rise to long-term complications such as psychological distress and diminished quality of life. The...
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How Much Time Do Patients Spend on Outpatient Visits?

Russell, Louise; Ibuka, Yoko; Carr, Deborah

2012 The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

doi:10.2165/1312067-200801030-00008 pmid:22272927

Background: In Crossing the Quality Chasm, the Institute of Medicine recommended that patient-centered care should not waste patients’ time and should recognize the involvement of family and friends. Studies have documented the time spent by physicians on outpatient visits, but not that spent by...
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Health-Related Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Patients Treated with Push-Pull OROS Hydromorphone versus Extended-Release Oxycodone for Chronic Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Gajria, Kavita; Kosinski, Mark; Schein, Jeff; Kavanagh, Shane; Dubois, Dominique

2012 The Patient - Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

doi:10.2165/1312067-200801030-00009 pmid:22272928

Background: Chronic osteoarthritis (OA) pain impacts health-related quality of life (HR-QOL).

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