Routine assessment of unmet needs in individuals with advanced cancer and their caregivers: A qualitative study of the palliative care needs assessment tool (PC-NAT).

Related Articles Routine assessment of unmet needs in individuals with advanced cancer and their caregivers: A qualitative study of the palliative care needs assessment tool (PC-NAT). J Psychosoc Oncol. 2018 Jan-Feb;36(1):82-96 Authors: Lambert S, Bellamy T, Girgis A Abstract PURPOSE: To examine (1) approaches used by oncologists to administer the palliative care needs assessment tool (PC-NAT) in consultations with patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers, (2) potential of this tool to facilitate discussion of psychosocial issues, and (3) whether use of the tool alters the length of consultations. DESIGN: A qualitative analysis was undertaken of audio-taped, outpatient consultations. SAMPLE…
Origen: Routine assessment of unmet needs in individuals with advanced cancer and their caregivers: A qualitative study of the palliative care needs assessment tool (PC-NAT). – PubMed