Table 2 Assessment surveys that will be used to evaluate outcomes from the provider and patient
Name of Tool | Measurement |
|---|---|
The Visual Analogue Scale [61] | Patients mark a line at the point along a continuum showing how much of each drug they have taken in the past month |
The Distress Thermometer [62] | Level of patient distress (0–10 scale) and problems contributing to it |
The Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy [63] | Health related quality of life in four primary domains: physical well-being, social/family well-being, emotional well-being, and functional well-being |
The MD Anderson Symptom Inventory [64] | Thirteen common symptoms faced by cancer patients for severity and interference with aspects of daily life on a 10-point numeric rating scale |
The Communication Assessment Tool [65] | Patients rate communication with the physician on a 15-item instrument that employs a five-point response scale |