Semin Oncol Nurs. 2011 Aug;27(3):203-10. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2011.04.005.
Seminars in oncology nursing
Donna L Berry
PMID: 21783011 PMCID: PMC3143403 DOI: 10.1016/j.soncn.2011.04.005
OBJECTIVES: To provide an overview of research and practice related to patient-reported symptom and quality-of-life assessment integrated into clinical care.
DATA SOURCES: Literature retrieved through the PUBMED and CINAHL databases.
CONCLUSION: Assessing and incorporating patient preferences, engaging the patient in self-report, and extending the interaction to the place and time favored by the patient are necessary to bring meaning to the term "patient-centered." There is beginning evidence that these approaches can make a difference, improving care quality.
IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Oncology nurses no longer need to be constrained by paper symptom checklists. Patient-reported symptom and quality-of-life information can be electronically collected and simultaneously made available for home and clinical use through the utilization of Web-based programs.
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