The use of outcome measures and pain scales in palliative care and clinical practice

Pearl Lentsoane; Hannelie Meyer; Natalie Schellack

The use of outcome measures and pain scales in palliative care and clinical practice

Pearl Lentsoane, Hannelie Meyer, Natalie Schellack

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Abstract

The provision of palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa is a concern. A limited number of well resourced palliative care settings are available. Patient-level outcome measures are necessary to monitor and improve practice and patient care. This paper focuses on the use of the African Palliative Care Association (APCA) African Palliative Outcome Scale (POS) and pain scales used in clinical practice.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	28-31
Number of pages	4
Journal	SA Pharmaceutical Journal
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2014
Externally published	Yes

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The use of outcome measures and pain scales in palliative care and clinical practice

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