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Dermatologic Surgery
Dermatologic Surgery
INTRODUCTION
Clinical research is defined as patient-oriented investigation conducted with human subjects aimed at advancing medical knowledge to benefit human health.1 It is a broad, umbrella term that encompasses many types of scientific investigation including clinical trials as well as epidemiologic, behavioral, outcomes, or health services research. The central tenet of clinical research is answering a concrete, researchable question that addresses an uncertainty that the investigator wants to resolve. Dermatologic surgeons are aptly positioned to contribute significant developments in clinical research, as numerous uncertainties are encountered in daily clinical practice, and many clinical decisions are lacking a strong evidence base.
The proliferation of electronic medical records (EMRs) can allow dermatologic surgeons access to large patient databases containing key variables that enable observational clinical research and serve as a recruitment tool for interventional studies, such as clinical trials. Evidence-based clinical decision making has the potential to impact clinical care, the patient experience, and healthcare policy. The demand for minimally invasive cosmetic dermatologic procedures has also continued to trend upwards with much room for clinical research on developing and optimizing treatments.2 Furthermore, recent advancements in procedural dermatology technology and techniques mandate the establishment of clinical endpoints and continued outcome assessment, particularly patient-oriented outcomes, such as patient satisfaction and skinrelated quality of life.