Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2679483 | Seminars in Oncology Nursing | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
ObjectivesTo provide information about the value of quality of life (QOL) assessments to improve clinical care.Data SourcesPublished articles, web resources, clinical practice.ConclusionClinical assessment of QOL can lead to improved patient outcomes and provide a means of evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.Implications for Nursing PracticeQOL assessment provides nurses with a more holistic view of the patient and improves communication between the patient and health care providers.
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Authors
Claudette G. Varricchio, Carol Estwing Ferrans,