Assessing quality of life in clinical trials
Subtitle: methods and practice
By: edited by Peter Fayers and Ron Hays.
Contributors: Fayers, Peter M.; Hays, Ron D.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 467
Subjects: Clinical trials.; Quality of life -- Evaluation.; Health status indicators.
Description: Researchers in all clinical fields are fully aware of the importance of Quality of Life measurements in judging the efficacy of a given treatment. Psychological criteria play an important role in this evaluation. This volulme explores the current state of the art and illustrates the benefits and potential of health related quality of life assessment in clinical trials. It covers a wide range of analytical issues, emphasizing new and innovative approaches that are of practical and clinical importance.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Previous ed.: 1998.