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  • Title: Quality of life assessments in clinical practice.
    Author: Varricchio CG, Ferrans CE.
    Journal: Semin Oncol Nurs; 2010 Feb; 26(1):12-7. PubMed ID: 20152574.
    Abstract:
    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.
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