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- Title
Errors in symptom intensity self-assessment by patients receiving outpatient palliative care.
- Authors
Garyali, Anil; Palmer, J Lynn; Yennurajalingam, Sriram; Zhang, Tao; Pace, Ellen A; Bruera, Eduardo
- Abstract
Patient-based symptom scores are the standard method for assessment in palliative care. There has been limited research on the frequency of errors upon using this approach. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) is a reliable and valid assessment tool routinely used for symptom intensity assessment in our cancer center.
- Publication
Journal of palliative medicine, 2006, Vol 9, Issue 5, p1059
- ISSN
1096-6218
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1089/jpm.2006.9.1059