Quality of life assessment in pediatric oncology: A retrospective review of phase III reports
Social Science & MedicinePublished 1 November 1995
Andrew S. Bradlyn, Carole Harris, Leslie E. Spieth
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Abstract
quality of life endpoints are not reflected in clinical trial reports. Education as to the potential usefulness of these data, as well as recognition of the barriers that exist to using such measures must be addressed.
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