An organic and functional staging classification. A measurement of disability in otolaryngology.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-1981
Abstract
The quantitative measurement of organic and functional problems is assessed by a staging classification that is a measurement of the severity of a patient's condition. The method separates a medical problem or disease into three stages. Stage 1 indicates disease with no complications or a problem of minimal severity. Stage 2 is disease with local complications or a problem of moderate severity. Stage 3 denotes disease with systemic complications or a problem of a serious nature. Eight examples in otorhinolaryngology are given to demonstrate the feasibility of developing scales that quantify organic and functional disability. The scale will be useful in evaluating diagnostic efficiency of physicians as well as to measure prognosis, therapeutic effectiveness, and medical care costs.
Volume
107
Issue
10
First Page
617
Last Page
619
ISSN
0003-9977
Published In/Presented At
Yamada, O., Gonnella, J. S., Suzuki, J. I., & Potsic, W. P. (1981). An organic and functional staging classification. A measurement of disability in otolaryngology. Archives of otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960), 107(10), 617–619. https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1981.00790460029009
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
6945081
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article