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Comparative effectiveness research
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CER is the generation of evidence comparing
benefits
and harms
of interventions for a clinical condition [Sox
HC, Ann Int Med 2009].
•
CER assists in making informed decisions to improve
outcomes at the individual and population levels.
•
Observational studies
offer insights to specific
challenges in oncology such as
rising costs
and
rapidly evolving technology
Louie AV, Radioth Oncol 2015