Symptom assessment Journal Article
| Authors: | Ingham, J. M.; Portenoy, R. K. |
| Article Title: | Symptom assessment |
| Abstract: | Medical intervention aims to eliminate disease, to mitigate disease effect, and maximize quality of life. Throughout the course of illness, accurate symptom assessment is imperative if these goals are to be achieved. Symptom scales may facilitate this process in the clinical setting. Many valid scales are available for research, and investigators must be familiar with a methodology that can quantify the impact of therapies on symptoms, symptom distress, and overall QOL. |
| Keywords: | clinical feature; fatigue; review; medical decision making; quality of life; cancer pain; practice guideline; confusion; symptom; cognitive defect; pain assessment; mental stress; emotional stress; clinical examination; physical stress; priority journal |
| Journal Title: | Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America |
| Volume: | 10 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 0889-8588 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 1996-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 21 |
| End Page: | 39 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0889-8588(05)70325-7 |
| PUBMED: | 8821558 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 22 November 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
