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The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies

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Published on: August 25, 2023

Applying economic principles to outcomes analysis.

Melissa J Shauver¹, Kevin C Chung

¹Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0340, USA.

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|March 20, 2013

Summary

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This article introduces economic outcomes for plastic surgery research, discussing different types and perspectives. Understanding these economic measures is crucial for current and future plastic surgery investigations.

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The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies

The Joint Effect of Social Comparison and Social Distance on Evaluation of Intertemporal Choice Outcomes in Event-related Potential Studies

Published on: August 25, 2023

Area of Science:

Health Economics
Plastic Surgery Research

Background:

Economic outcomes are increasingly important in medical research.
Plastic surgery investigators need to understand economic outcome measures.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce economic outcomes relevant to plastic surgery investigators.
To discuss the types and perspectives of economic outcomes.
To emphasize the importance of economic outcome measures in plastic surgery.

Main Methods:

Literature review of economic outcome measures in plastic surgery.
Discussion of different types of economic outcomes.
Analysis of perspective in economic outcome assessment.

Main Results:

Identified various types of economic outcomes applicable to plastic surgery.
Highlighted the significance of considering different perspectives in economic evaluations.
Presented examples from existing plastic surgery literature.

Conclusions:

Economic outcome assessment is vital for plastic surgery research.
A clear understanding of economic measures enhances research validity and impact.
Future plastic surgery investigations should incorporate robust economic outcome analyses.