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Applications of comparative effectiveness research to case management.
Kathleen Moreo1, Laurence Greene, Tamar Sapir
1PRIME Education Inc., 8201 W. McNab Road, Tamarac, FL 33321, USA. k.moreo@primeinc.org
Professional Case Management
|June 6, 2013
Summary
Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) advances offer case managers insights into optimal patient care. Applying CER findings enhances resource management, cost control, and patient outcomes in diverse healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Comparative Effectiveness Research (CER) is advancing, driven by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
- CER aims to inform healthcare professionals about the most effective and safe options for patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update case managers on recent CER advancements.
- To explore the implications and applications of CER findings in case management practice.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent advances in Comparative Effectiveness Research.
- Analysis of implications for case management practice.
Main Results:
- CER provides evidence on the comparative effectiveness and safety of diagnostic methods, therapies, devices, and services.
- Knowledge of CER findings can improve resource utilization, cost control, care coordination, and patient adherence.
Conclusions:
- CER findings support case managers in optimizing patient care and resource management.
- The application of CER is crucial for advancing case management models, professional standards, and research.
- Continuing education on CER is vital for its effective integration into case management practice.
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