Development of new methods to assess the outcomes of emergency care

Ann Emerg Med. 1998 Feb;31(2):166-71.

Abstract

This article provides information supporting the need for new outcome measures in emergency care. It also addresses the use of outcome measures in emergency care, the impact of emergency care, identification of at-risk groups, new approaches to measuring patient satisfaction, quality of life and cost-effectiveness, and the unique related implications for emergency medicine.

MeSH terms

  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Emergency Medical Services / economics
  • Emergency Medical Services / methods*
  • Emergency Medical Services / standards
  • Emergency Medicine / standards
  • Episode of Care
  • Humans
  • Outcome Assessment, Health Care / methods*
  • Patient Satisfaction*
  • Quality of Life*
  • Risk