Significance of Outcome

The term Outcome encompasses various meanings in both Mahayana and scientific contexts. In Mahayana, it signifies the liberation resulting from generosity. In science, it broadly refers to the results of studies or medical interventions, including the assessment of outcomes for traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, the impact of medical conditions, and the effectiveness of treatments. Various factors such as ethnicity and health status are considered, emphasizing the importance of evaluating outcomes for measuring success and understanding consequences in medical research.

Synonyms: Result, Consequence, Effect, Conclusion, Culmination, Yield, Fruit

The below excerpts are indicatory and do represent direct quotations or translations. It is your responsibility to fact check each reference.

Buddhist concept of 'Outcome'

Buddhism Books

In Buddhism, "Outcome" signifies the results of generosity, particularly emphasizing how acts of generosity can lead to spiritual liberation and enlightenment. It reflects the connection between selfless actions and positive spiritual results.

Significance in Mahayana (major branch of Buddhism):
Mahayana Books

From: Akshayamatinirdesha [english]

(1) This is the outcome of the generosity that has liberation.[1]

Mahayana is a major branch of Buddhism focusing on the path of a Bodhisattva (spiritual aspirants/ enlightened beings). Extant literature is vast and primarely composed in the Sanskrit language. There are many sutras of which some of the earliest are the various Prajnaparamita sutras.

The concept of Outcome in scientific sources

Science Books

Outcome, in this context, refers to the health status of patients following surgical interventions for traumatic brain injury, highlighting the effectiveness of medical treatments and their impact on recovery.

Significance in Scientific journals, articles, etc.:

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) The text discusses this, including poor outcomes and the factors associated with them, such as the door-to-skin time and ventilation.[2] (2) This is the general term that refers to the results of a medical treatment or the progression of a disease.[3] (3) This term refers to the result of a treatment or event, and higher blood glucose levels are associated with a poorer outcome.[4] (4) This is the result of the patient's condition, which is significantly affected by Malay ethnicity and GCS at referral, when other factors are not adjusted.[5] (5) This is the result of the TBI, which was assessed at 6 months with the Pediatric Cerebral Performance Categories Scale, and the correlations were evaluated.[6]

This section includes scientific research in the field of healthcare, often involving traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Holistic health. It includes papers from scientific journals classified as either original, clinical or experimental research, review articles or case reports.