Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Intermediate outcomes: diagnostic and therapeutic impact

J R Thornbury1

  • 1University of Wisconsin at Madison, USA.

Academic Radiology
|January 19, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Intermediate outcomes research requires more focus on early imaging technology assessment. Studies should combine diagnostic accuracy with high-quality treatment impact and patient utility evaluations for better patient and physician benefit.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Prostate cancer: what is the future role for imaging?

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·2001
Same author

Prostate cancer staging: should MR imaging be used?--A decision analytic approach.

Radiology·2000
Same author

Memorial. Harry William Fischer, 1921-1998.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1999
Same author

Dynamic TurboFLASH subtraction technique for contrast-enhanced MR imaging of the prostate: correlation with histopathologic results.

Radiology·1997
Same author

A randomized comparison of iodixanol and iohexol in adult body computed tomography scanning.

Academic radiology·1996
Same author

Local staging of prostate cancer with endorectal MR imaging: correlation with histopathology.

AJR. American journal of roentgenology·1996

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging Technology Assessment
  • Health Services Research
  • Clinical Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Established conceptual framework for intermediate outcomes.
  • Availability of scientifically sound methods for short-term outcome assessment.
  • Limited existing research on intermediate outcomes for imaging technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for increased focus on intermediate outcomes research in imaging technology.
  • To guide the development of more comprehensive assessment strategies.
  • To improve patient care and physician decision-making through better technology evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Extending traditional diagnostic accuracy studies.
  • Incorporating well-designed, high scientific quality treatment impact studies.
  • Emphasizing multidisciplinary, multi-institutional/multisite collaborations.
  • Including patient utility assessment components.

Main Results:

  • Current research on imaging technology intermediate outcomes is modest.
  • Significant need exists for more extensive research in this area.
  • Proposed methods offer a pathway for more robust evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Intermediate outcomes research should be prioritized earlier in the imaging technology diffusion phase.
  • A comprehensive approach integrating diagnostic accuracy, treatment impact, and patient utility is recommended.
  • Enhanced research will benefit both patients and physicians by informing technology adoption and use.

Related Experiment Videos