New Book Unveils Power of Patient Experience Data in Medical Research
A new book, 'Using Patient Experience Data to Evaluate Medical Interventions', offers a detailed guide on harnessing patient experience data (PED) for medical research. Written by experts including David Cella, the publication highlights the effectiveness of these methods across various drug development programs and institutions.
The authors, who specialize in Patient Centered Solutions (PCS) and PED, explain how to use clinical outcome assessments (COAs) effectively to generate meaningful PED. The book outlines approaches to create reliable, valid, and interpretable data from both qualitative and quantitative explorations. It also addresses the challenges of collecting PED in certain populations.
The methods discussed have been tested in intervention development programs, such as those at the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and various clinical trials incorporating patient-reported outcomes. The PCS team, including David Cella and colleagues, have published these methods in the book.
The recently published book provides a comprehensive overview of generating and utilizing PED, proving effective in various drug development programs and institutions. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers seeking to understand and evaluate medical interventions through the lens of patient experience.
