PREFACE
CONTRIBUTOR'S LIST
PART I: PRIMER
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Designing an Outcomes Research Study
Chapter 3 Isolating the Effects of Treatment
Chapter 4 Measurement
PART II SPECIFIC MEASURES: OUTCOMES
Chapter 5 Generic Measures
Chapter 6 Condition-specific Measures
Chapter 7 Satisfaction with Care
PART III SPECIFIC MEASURES: RISK ADJUSTERS
Chapter 8 Severity and Comorbidity
Chapter 9 Demographic, Psychological and Social
PART IV SPECIFIC MEASURES: COST-EFFECTIVENESS
Chapter 10 Capturing the Effects of Treatment
Chapter 11 Analysis of Cost-Effectiveness
PART V RESEARCH IMPLICATIONS
Chapter 12 Implementing Outcomes Research in Clinical Settings
Chapter 13 Practical Advice about Outcomes Research
Index