Abstract: The present invention relates to an assessment technique which is conveniently practiced on a computer or over a network. The assessment technique is particularly useful in assessment of health related factors. The invention also relates to a general purpose programmable computer which is provided with instructions for operating according to the assessment technique.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 27, 2010
Date of Patent:
June 11, 2013
Assignee:
Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc.
Inventors:
John E. Ware, Mark R. Kosinski, Jakob Bue Bjorner, Barbara Sardinha, James E. Dewey, Ralph J. Perfetto
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for assessing the impact of an ailment on a health related quality of life domain of a patient using a standardized common metric. The standardized common metric of the present invention enables the impact of various ailments to be compared.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 2010
Date of Patent:
December 25, 2012
Assignee:
Optuminsight Life Sciences, Inc.
Inventors:
Jakob B. Bjorner, John E. Ware, Mark R. Kosinski, Barbara Sardinha, James E. Dewey