Irene D. Feurer

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Irene D. Feurer is a leading expert in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measurement and surgical outcomes research, with a particular focus on urologic oncology and transplantation. Her most-cited work, "Interpretation of Domain Scores on the EPIC—How Does the Domain Score Translate into Functional Outcomes?" (2019, 13 citations), addresses a critical gap in prostate cancer survivorship care. Feurer’s research clarifies the clinical meaning of EPIC-26 domain scores, enabling patients and clinicians to better understand how numeric quality-of-life metrics correspond to real-world functional outcomes after treatment. This work has been instrumental in improving patient counseling and shared decision-making. Beyond this study, Feurer has made foundational contributions to the psychometric validation of patient-reported outcome measures and the application of these tools in longitudinal surgical cohorts. Her research has been cited extensively across the fields of urology, transplantation, and health services research, reflecting its impact on both clinical practice and methodological standards. Feurer’s ability to translate complex statistical findings into actionable clinical insights has made her a respected voice in evidence-based surgical care.