Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 12-17, February 2010

Quality of Life Assessments in Clinical Practice

Objectives

To provide information about the value of quality of life (QOL) assessments to improve clinical care.

Data Sources

Published articles, web resources, clinical practice.

Conclusion

Clinical assessment of QOL can lead to improved patient outcomes and provide a means of evaluating the effectiveness of interventions.

Implications for Nursing Practice

QOL assessment provides nurses with a more holistic view of the patient and improves communication between the patient and health care providers.

Key Words: Quality of life, clinical applications, clinical significance, clinical practice

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PII: S0749-2081(09)00110-7

doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2009.11.003

Seminars in Oncology Nursing
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 12-17, February 2010

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