Quality of life assessments in clinical practice.

摘要

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.