A model for symptom management. The University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing Symptom Management Faculty Group.
Symptom management is a challenging experience for patients, families and health care professionals. A model for symptom management applicable to symptoms and patient populations in a variety of settings was developed by the Center for Symptom Management faculty of the University of California, San Francisco. The model, focusing on symptom experience, management strategies, and outcomes, was derived from faculty research and practice. The model is applicable to practice and research, and is currently being used in a variety of studies and settings.
D002908:Chronic Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009732:Nursing Care; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome