Choosing important health outcomes for comparative effectiveness research: a systematic review.

A core outcome set (COS) is a standardised set of outcomes which should be measured and reported, as a minimum, in all effectiveness trials for a specific health area. This will allow results of studies to be compared, contrasted and combined as appropriate, as well as ensuring that all trials contr...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth Gargon, Binu Gurung, Nancy Medley, Doug G Altman, Jane M Blazeby, Mike Clarke, Paula R Williamson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4059640?pdf=render