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Assessing functional outcomes: an overview

C M Frattali1

  • 1National Institutes of Health, W.G. Magnuson Clinical Center, Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-1604, USA.

Seminars in Speech and Language
|August 28, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Defining and measuring functional outcomes is crucial for assessing patient health. This study supports an expanded definition of functional outcomes to include quality of life aspects.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Outcomes Research
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes

Background:

  • Accurate assessment of functional outcomes is essential for patient care.
  • The concept of patient outcomes has evolved beyond daily activities to encompass quality of life.
  • Existing classification schemes for patient outcomes require refinement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define functional outcomes within the context of existing classification schemes.
  • To propose an expanded definition of functional outcomes that includes quality of life.
  • To support this expanded definition using current healthcare models and expert contributions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of published and proposed classification schemes for patient outcomes.
  • Analysis of emerging healthcare models integrating biomedical and social science approaches.
  • Synthesis of expert opinions and contributions in the field of functional outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Functional outcomes assessment necessitates clear definitions and reliable measures.
  • The scope of functional outcomes has broadened to include quality of life indicators.
  • An expanded definition of functional outcomes is supported by current research and expert consensus.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive definition of functional outcomes is critical for accurate patient assessment.
  • The inclusion of quality of life measures is vital for a holistic understanding of patient functioning.
  • This work provides a framework for advancing the assessment of functional outcomes in healthcare.

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