Outpatient research typically focuses on studying healthcare services and treatments provided to individuals who do not require hospitalization. This research area may explore factors such as the effectiveness of outpatient treatments, patient satisfaction with outpatient care, cost-effectiveness of outpatient services, and ways to improve access to outpatient care. Outpatient research can encompass a wide range of medical specialties and healthcare settings, including primary care clinics, specialty clinics, urgent care centers, and ambulatory surgery centers. The goal of outpatient research is to enhance the quality and efficiency of healthcare services provided outside of a hospital setting.