The benefits and challenges of using computer-assisted symptom assessments in oncology clinics: Results of a qualitative assessment

Technology in Cancer Research and Treatment

Volumn 7, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 401-405

  Mark, Tami L ^a   Johnson, Gina ^b,c   Fortner, Barry ^b,c   Ryan, Katheryn ^a  

^a THOMSON REUTERS   (United Kingdom)

^b Supportive Oncology Services Incorporated   (United States)

^c Research Network Inc ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Cancer screening; Depression; E Tablet; Fatigue; Pain; Symptom assessment

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; COMPUTER PROGRAM; DOCTOR PATIENT RELATION; HEALTH CENTER; MEDICAL ASSESSMENT; NURSE PATIENT RELATIONSHIP; PRODUCTIVITY; QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS; QUESTIONNAIRE; SYMPTOMATOLOGY;

EID: 53549126645     PISSN: 15330346     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/153303460800700508     Document Type: Article

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