Table 7:
Symptom Control
| Author, Year | Sample Size, N I/C | Primary Symptom(s) | Symptom Scale | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education of Health Care Providers | ||||
| Curtis et al, 2013 (15) | 771/946 | Depression | 8-item Personal Health Questionnaire | 0.006 |
| Education of Patients and Informal Caregivers | ||||
| Bakitas et al, 2009 (18) | 145/134a | All symptomsb | Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale | 0.83 |
| McMillan et al, 2006 (19) | 111/109a | All symptoms | Memorial Symptom Assessment Scale | < 0.001 |
Abbreviation: I, intervention; C, control.
a
Measured as a secondary outcome in a smaller sample.
b
Except for constipation, dizziness, and pain, which were statistically significant.