Quality of life assessment in advanced cancer

被引：45

作者：

Donnelly, S

Walsh, D

机构：

[1] CLEVELAND CLIN FDN,PALLIAT CARE PROGRAM M 76,CLEVELAND,OH 44195

[2] CLEVELAND CLIN FDN,DEPT MED ONCOL,CLEVELAND,OH 44195

来源：

PALLIATIVE MEDICINE | 1996年 / 10卷 / 04期

关键词：

quality of life; neoplasms; palliative treatment; questionnaires; psychometrics; terminal care;

D O I：

10.1177/026921639601000402

中图分类号：

R19 [保健组织与事业（卫生事业管理）];

学科分类号：

摘要：

Our purpose is to examine how applicable current quality of life instruments are in advanced cancer. Quality of life (QOL) is difficult to define and measure; it is a multidimensional, dynamic and subjective concept. An acceptable QOL instrument for advanced disease should be simple to administer and easy to explain, complete and analyse. In our view, the present instruments used in oncology do not serve the needs of advanced cancer patients. Based on our review, we believe a single question posed on a linear or categorical scale should be used to assess QOL in advanced cancer in preference to other available methods.

引用

页码：275 / 283

页数：9

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