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Comparison between peer-reviewed publication and doctor reported outcome available on the world-wide-web
| Parameter | Peer-review publication | DRO |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time up to date | No | Yes |
| Influence decision of doctors | Yes | Yes |
| Influence decision of patients | No | Yes |
| Allow multiple centers to compare efficacy | No | Yes |
| Peer review criticism | Yes | No |
| Time consuming | Yes | No |
| Delay in publishing results | Yes | No |
| Data reviewed | Retrospective or prospective | Prospective |
