In Contrast to Traditional, Randomized Controlled Studies, Outcomes Research Evaluates

question 4

Multiple Choice

In contrast to traditional, randomized controlled studies, outcomes research evaluates results of healthcare processes by:

• A) focusing studies on the "real world" of physician offices, hospitals, clinics, and homes and includes patients' functional status.
• B) relying principally on analyses of patients' lab results and diagnostic measures to determine functional status.
• C) compiling anecdotal reports from the patients' primary providers.
• D) using insurance companies' claims datA)

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