ESAS-r: Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised

Author(s) Regional Palliative Care Program, Edmonton Zone, Alberta Health Services
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The revised Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised (ESAS-r)(1) replaces the ESAS (2). The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System (ESAS) is a valid and reliable assessment tool originally developed in 1991 by the Edmonton Regional Palliative Care Program (Alberta, Canada) to assist in the assessment of: pain, tiredness, nausea, depression, anxiety, drowsiness, appetite, well being, and shortness of breath.  See website for further information. 

 


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