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ArticleInnovations in clinical neuroscience

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR): How Can We Optimize Outcomes in CNS Research?

Mitali Wadekar, Anil Sharma, Gina Battaglia

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Article in Innovations in clinical neuroscience. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Mitali WadekarDrs. Wadekar and Sharma are with IRB Company, Inc., Buena Park, California, and Dr. Bittaglia is an independent medical writer/consultant from Westlake Village, California.
Anil SharmaDrs. Wadekar and Sharma are with IRB Company, Inc., Buena Park, California, and Dr. Bittaglia is an independent medical writer/consultant from Westlake Village, California.
Gina BattagliaDrs. Wadekar and Sharma are with IRB Company, Inc., Buena Park, California, and Dr. Bittaglia is an independent medical writer/consultant from Westlake Village, California.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatient-centered outcomes research increases patient involvement in health-related decisions with better information of benefits, risks, and options as it pertains to patient health. Patient-centered outcomes research is valuable for improving patient options in general; however, the vulnerability of patients with certain central nervous system conditions and their variable capacity to consent may pose significant challenges. Methods/review: Authors acknowledge the historical issues and address needs regarding better dissemination of knowledge in central nervous system conditions like dementia, depression, and schizophrenia. Authors propose ethical safeguards necessary to carry out sound patient-centered outcomes research in this unique population. Discussion/recommendations: To facilitate ethical patient-centered outcomes research, researchers must 1) assess the individual's mental capacity to provide consent, 2) determine vulnerability and risk of conducting research in specific subgroups, and 3) consider appointment of legally authorized representatives and/or consent monitors to ensure accurate understanding of research and ongoing direct communication with patients, especially when their future prognosis is unpredictable.

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central nervous system disordersCNS disordersdecision-making capacityimpaired decision-making capacityPatient-centered outcomes

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PMID26000203
PMCPMC4420167

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