2010
Observational Methods in Comparative Effectiveness Research
Concato J, Lawler EV, Lew RA, Gaziano JM, Aslan M, Huang GD. Observational Methods in Comparative Effectiveness Research. The American Journal Of Medicine 2010, 123: e16-e23. PMID: 21184862, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2010.10.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsComparative effectiveness researchObservational studyGroup of patientsVeterans Health AdministrationEffectiveness researchSpecific medical conditionsPatient-oriented researchCorresponding study designPatient populationTreatment optionsMedical conditionsHealth AdministrationStudy designMedical ailmentsIndividual studiesAvailable optionsPatientsRCTsOptionsProminent featureStudyAdministrationTrials
2000
Treatment Decisions for Localized Prostate Cancer
Holmboe E, Concato J. Treatment Decisions for Localized Prostate Cancer. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2000, 15: 694-701. PMID: 11089712, PMCID: PMC1495597, DOI: 10.1046/j.1525-1497.2000.90842.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExternal beam radiationLocalized prostate cancerWatchful waitingProstate cancerRadical prostatectomyTreatment optionsTreatment decisionsCommon reasonPattern of complicationsPrimary care providersRemoval of tumorsLack of evidencePhysician recommendationConsecutive menCare providersHigh riskPatient decisionCancerLonger durationPractice groupMenBeam radiationTreatmentPatientsShort duration