The Edmonton Symptom Assessment System Revised (ESAS-r) is a tool used to assess the severity of common symptoms experienced by patients with serious illnesses, particularly in palliative care. It evaluates symptoms such as pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and depression on a scale of 0 to 10. The ESAS-r helps healthcare providers monitor symptom burden, track changes over time, and guide treatment decisions to improve the patient’s quality of life.
