Enhancing Communication Related to Symptom Management Through Plain Language

Elaine Wittenberg; Joy Goldsmith; Betty Ferrell; Christine Small Platt

doi:10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.06.007

Enhancing Communication Related to Symptom Management Through Plain Language

Elaine Wittenberg, Joy Goldsmith, Betty Ferrell, Christine Small Platt

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Abstract

Context Symptom management is a key dimension of palliative care. In addition to aspects such as assessment and pharmacological management of symptoms, professionals also require communication skills to effectively manage symptoms in serious illness. Objectives Application of the Plain Language Planner for Palliative Care

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	707-711
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Volume	50
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2015.06.007
State	Published - Nov 2015

Keywords

Symptom management
communication
palliative care
plain language

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Nursing(all)
Clinical Neurology
Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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