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. Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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. Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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