Using quality of life measurement to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration

Authors
Callahan, MB
Citation
Mb. Callahan, Using quality of life measurement to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, ADV RENAL R, 8(2), 2001, pp. 148-151
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Urology & Nephrology
Journal title
ADVANCES IN RENAL REPLACEMENT THERAPY
ISSN journal
10734449 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
148 - 151
Database
ISI
SICI code
1073-4449(200104)8:2<148:UQOLMT>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
The use of quality of life (QOL) measurement in the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) setting can be useful to measure the impact of interventions on out comes. Using QOL results can also increase patient participation in care pl anning and, thus, increase patient satisfaction with care. Clinical indicat ors can be developed to trigger further assessment of various patient needs . (C) 2001 by the National Kidney Foundation, Inc.