Quality of Life and Pharmacoeconomics in Clinical Trials 2nd Ed by Bert Spilker

Quality of Life and Pharmacoeconomics in Clinical Trials - Second Edition

Expand your professional medical library with this definitive reference guide, Quality of Life and Pharmacoeconomics in Clinical Trials (Second Edition) , edited by Bert Spilker. Regarded as a groundbreaking work in the field, this comprehensive textbook outlines the critical intersection of patient quality of life, outcomes research, and clinical care decision-making. Assembled by over 200 experts across diverse clinical research disciplines, this text is an essential resource for investigators, pharmaceutical professionals, and students alike.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Scope: Expanded to four times the size of its predecessor, offering deep insights into evaluating health policy issues and outcomes research.

• Expert Contributors: Features insights and methodologies from over 200 experts in clinical research and social sciences.

• Cross-Cultural Analysis: Includes an extensive section dedicated to cross-cultural and cross-national issues in quality of life assessment.

• Practical Guidelines: Provides detailed instructions on choosing, administering, and analyzing specific tests and measures.

• Advanced Topics: Covers the phenomenology, assessment of spiritual status, and alternative/complementary medical treatments.