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J Camilleri-Brennan1, R J Steele
1University Department of Surgery, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, U.K. J.Camilleribrennan@dundee.ac.uk
Abstract:
Quality of life has become an important outcome measure in surgery. Its use as an end-point in clinical trials is well recognised. However, quality of life measurement in surgery is currently done mainly for research purposes, and still has to find a place in routine clinical practice. This paper presents an overview of the methodology and uses of quality of life assessments in surgical practice.
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