| Assessing quality of life in paediatric clinical practice. | |
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PMID: 20412411 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The rising prevalence of children with chronic conditions has made quality of life an increasingly important outcome measure in paediatric practice. The discrepancy between doctors' and patients' perceptions of quality of life makes formal assessment necessary. In this paper we use a case scenario to answer commonly asked questions. What is quality of life and who can assess it? Why assess quality of life in the clinical setting? Is it feasible to measure in routine clinical practice? How is quality of life formally assessed? We provide a basic outline of the language and methods of quality of life assessment and use the case scenario to discuss the process of choosing an appropriate instrument. We conclude that quality of life assessment in clinical practice is feasible and provides benefits for both patients and doctors. The benefits include better informed doctors, improved patient doctor communication and a means to effectively monitor quality of life as a treatment outcome. |
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Authors:
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Angela M Morrow; Susan Quine; Maria D Heaton; Jonathan C Craig |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-04-16 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of paediatrics and child health Volume: 46 ISSN: 1440-1754 ISO Abbreviation: J Paediatr Child Health Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-07-20 Completed Date: 2010-12-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9005421 Medline TA: J Paediatr Child Health Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 323-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. angiem@chw.edu.au |
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Adolescent Child Child, Preschool Chronic Disease / psychology Humans Physician's Practice Patterns* Professional-Patient Relations Psychometrics Qualitative Research Quality of Life / psychology* Questionnaires |
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