Open AccessFatigue and quality of life outcomes of palliative care consultation: A prospective, observational study in a tertiary cancer center
Author(s) -
Arunangshu Ghoshal,
Naveen Salins,
Jayita Deodhar,
Anuja Damani,
Mary Ann Muckaden
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
indian journal of palliative care/indian journal of palliative care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 26
eISSN - 1998-3735
pISSN - 0973-1075
DOI - 10.4103/0973-1075.191766
Subject(s) - medicine , palliative care , quality of life (healthcare) , constipation , prospective cohort study , observational study , cancer , physical therapy , outpatient clinic , specialty , family medicine , nursing
Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms seen in patients with advanced cancer. It is known to influence the Quality of Life (QoL) of patients. This study examines the interrelationship of fatigue and QoL in patients with advanced cancer on palliative care.