Methods and Designs for Outcomes Research

A comprehensive, practice-focused guide to the research designs, statistical methods, and analytic approaches used in epidemiology and outcomes research today. Designed to bridge theory and real-world application, this authoritative resource equips readers with the tools needed to generate, evaluate, and apply evidence that informs healthcare decisions.

Organized into four integrated sections, the book provides a cohesive framework for assessing outcomes research across clinical, organizational, and policy settings―while maintaining a strong emphasis on real-world relevance.

Elinor G. Borgert, PhD, MSc, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Medical University of South Carolina. She holds an MSc in Health Economics from the University of York in England and a PhD in Health Administration and Policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Borgert has been teaching in colleges of pharmacy, graduate studies, nursing, and health professions for more than 25 years.

Kit N. Simpson, DrPH, MPH, is a Distinguished University Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Simpson received her graduate degrees from the Gillings School of Public Health at UNC Chapel Hill and was a Finance Fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. She has 35 years of experience in studies measuring efficacy, effectiveness, cost, and quality of life using clinical trial and quasi-experimental research designs.