Journal article
The impact of routine Edmonton symptom assessment system use on receiving palliative care services: results of a population-based retrospective-matched cohort analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In 2007, Cancer Care Ontario began standardised symptom assessment as part of routine care using the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS).
AIM: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of ESAS on receipt of palliative care when compared with a matched group of unexposed patients.
Authors
Barbera L; Sutradhar R; Earle CC; Howell D; Mittman N; Li Q; Thiruchelvam D; Seow H
Journal
BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care, Vol. 13, No. e1, pp. e144–e149
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
October 2023
DOI
10.1136/bmjspcare-2020-002220
ISSN
2045-435X