The content validity of the items related to the social and spiritual dimensions of the Utrecht Symptom Diary – 4 Dimensional from a patient’s perspective: a qualitative study

In palliative care, caregivers often lack words and competences to discuss patients ’ needs in the social and spiritual dimensions. The Utrecht Symptom Diary – 4 Dimensional (USD-4D) is an instrument that can be used to monitor symptoms and needs in the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions and to optimize communication between patients and caregivers.
Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Category: Palliative Care Authors: Source Type: research