Term: Patient-Centered Outcome
Categories: Research Methods & Study Design
any result of care or intervention that reflects aspects of survival, functioning, or feelings that patients themselves identify as important, or that are judged to be in patients’ best interest by providers or caregivers when patients cannot self-report. This concept emphasizes that outcomes should be meaningful and relevant to the people experiencing the condition.
Synonyms:
Patient-Important Outcomes, Outcomes That Matter to Patients
