Relevance of quality of life to clinical nursing practice

Assessment of quality of life is an important concept for nurses who practice in oncology settings because the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the patients is affected by the disease and its treatment. The use of valid, reliable, and clinically relevant measures of quality of life...

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Published in:	Seminars in oncology nursing Vol. 6; no. 4; p. 255
Main Author:	Varricchio, C G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1990
Subjects:	Humans Neoplasms - nursing Neoplasms - psychology Neoplasms - therapy Nursing Assessment - methods Oncology Nursing Quality of Life
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Summary:	Assessment of quality of life is an important concept for nurses who practice in oncology settings because the physical, psychological, and social well-being of the patients is affected by the disease and its treatment. The use of valid, reliable, and clinically relevant measures of quality of life will facilitate planning of appropriate care and the evaluation of specific interventions.
ISSN:	0749-2081
DOI:	10.1016/0749-2081(90)90027-3