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. 2013 Apr;40(2):281-5.
doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2012.10.004. Epub 2012 Nov 26.

Applying economic principles to outcomes analysis

Melissa J Shauver  1 , Kevin C Chung
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Applying economic principles to outcomes analysis

Melissa J Shauver et al. Clin Plast Surg. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

This article presents an introduction to economic outcomes for the plastic surgeon investigator. Types of economic outcomes are introduced and the matter of perspective is discussed. Examples from the plastic surgery literature are presented. The current and future importance of economic outcome measures is emphasized.

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