Documentation of Symptoms in Children Newly Diagnosed With Cancer Highlights the Need for Routine Assessment Using Self-report

Conclusion This study adds further to the evidence about the importance of obtaining information beyond routine clinical assessment from children themselves. Implications for Practice Healthcare providers do not routinely identify all distressing symptoms during clinical encounters. Use of patient-reported outcome measures in children is feasible and acceptable and empowers children to communicate about symptoms, which can facilitate prompt intervention.
Source: Cancer Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES Source Type: research