CES Flashcards
1
Q
why do pharmacists need to know about pharmacoeconomics
A
to recommend cost-effective theraies
2
Q
what does cer stand for
A
comparative effectiveness research
3
Q
what does pcor stand for
A
patient-centered outcome research
4
Q
what is the definition of CER
A
developing and disseminating evidence based information to improve health outcomes for individuals in real world settings
5
Q
CER is designed to inform health care decisions by providing evidence on what
A
effectiveness
benefits
harms
6
Q
what is the definition of PCOR
A
help people and their caregivers communicate and make informed decisions about their healthcare options
7
Q
randomized trials need what other than placebo
A
comparators
8
Q
what are 4 things CER and PCOR could produce
A
- clarity on appropriate treatment
- more information on neglected diseases or populations
- broad input on the research focus
- more value for the money
9
Q
what are 5 reasons CERs fail to change practices
A
- financial incentives
- ambiguity of study results
- cognitive biases
- failure of the research
- limited use of decision support
