Instrument Name:
Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS)
Description:
This tool is designed to assist in the assessment of nine symptoms common in cancer patients: pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, appetite, well-being and shortness of breath.
Category:
Clinical Care Tool - Symptom Management
Author:
Eduardo Bruera, MD
Author Contact Information:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
713-792-6082
References:
Bruera E, Kuehn N, Miller MJ, Selmser P, Macmillan K. The Edmonton symptom assessment system (ESAS): a simple method for the assessment of palliative care patients. J. Palliat Care 1991; 7(2):6-9.
Keywords:
symptom management, symptom level, multiple symptoms, cancer, pain assessment, emotional well-being, health status
To use this tool:
No permission is required
To view this tool:
http://www.palliative.org/PC/ClinicalInfo/AssessmentTools/AssessmentToolsIDX.html
To download, choose Clinical Information - Assessment Tools - ESAS.
type:symptom_management
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