Assessment of symptom burden and information needs helps tailoring palliative care consultations 131 Supplement 2 Table. Classification of categories, topics, and questions of the question prompt list of the Leiden Guide on Palliative Care. Topic prompt list Question prompt list Category: Complaints or problems N/A 1 If I have symptoms, what can be done to improve them?a 2 What can I do myself to reduce my symptoms?b 2b What are the different options available for controlling my symptoms?c 3 How do I achieve the highest possible quality of life with my symptoms?d 7 How can I still do the things that are important to me?e 13 Where can I find reliable information, websites or flyers?f Pain 10 How can I reduce pain?g 10a Can you help me reduce my pain?g 10b What else can I do myself to reduce the pain?h Constipation N/A - Shortness of breath N/A - Nausea N/A - Less appetite 8 What kind of food should I eat? 9 What can I do to get more appetite for food?i Fatigue 4 I am very tired, how do I deal with this?j 5 How much activity or exercise is too much and how much is too little? 4_5 I am very tired; how do I deal with rest and activities?k 6 What can I do to stay in shape?l Anxiety 12 Who can help me with depression and anxiety?m 12 Who can help me with depression and anxiety?m Dry mouth N/A - Nutrition N/A - Sexuality and intimacy 11 I don’t feel like having sex or cuddling, how do I deal with this?n Future Complaints expected for the future 14 What symptoms may occur in the future and what should I do if they arise? 15 Will I be in pain? Possibilities for managing complaints in the future 16 Will my pain and other symptoms be controlled in the future? 6
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