Palliative medicine
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Palliative medicine · Apr 2012
Comparative StudyAre we heading in the same direction? European and African doctors' and nurses' views and experiences regarding outcome measurement in palliative care.
To examine and compare doctors' and nurses' views and experiences regarding outcome measurement in palliative care, including patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). ⋯ Overall these respondents shared similar views and experiences, and both were influenced by similar factors. Multidisciplinary outcome measurement education and training is feasible and required. Multidimensional and brief PROMs that include physical and psychological domains need to be prioritized, and access to freely available, validated and translated tools is needed to ensure cross-national comparisons and coordination of international research.