医疗结果研究指通过定性或定量的方法调查研究组织、资金和保健服务管理对医疗使用、医疗实施、医疗成本、医疗效果和质量产生的实际影响。其研究结果用以评价医疗行为的正确性、必要性和有效性 ,给决策者或第三支付方提供信息 ,以帮助控制医疗费用上涨 ,选择适当医疗 ,制定卫生政策 ,从而改善医疗结果。本文从其形成、现状和发展等方面对医疗结果这一新兴的研究领域进行介绍。 Medical outcomes research refers to the qualitative or quantitative investigation of the actual impact of research organization, funding, and health service management on medical use, medical implementation, medical costs, medical effectiveness, and quality. Its research results are used to evaluate the correctness, necessity, and validity of medical behaviors and provide information to decision-makers or third-party payers to help control rising medical costs, select appropriate medical care, and formulate health policies to improve medical outcomes. This article introduces the emerging research field of medical results from the aspects of its formation, status quo and development.