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Mansour S, Mekaouche FZN, Rouabah H, Brahim S, Boudia F, Yafour N, Bereksi Reguig F, Toumi H. Comprehensive medication management (CMM): Application of a new pharmaceutical practice in onco-hematology. ANNALES PHARMACEUTIQUES FRANÇAISES 2024:S0003-4509(24)00068-3. [PMID: 38729518 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharma.2024.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024]
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The integration of a large number of drugs, such as antineoplastic agents and cancer-related supportive care drugs, into the management of cancer patients exposes them to an increased number of drug-related problems (DRP). Clinical pharmacists contribute to drug management by actively intervening in detected DRP. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of the applying a clinical pharmacist-driven comprehensive medication management (CMM) service to onco-hematology patients. This prospective interventional study was carried out over six-month duration, specifically from November 06, 2022 to April 5, 2023 in the oncology and hematology departments of the EHU Oran. The adherence to treatment was evaluated using the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS). Whereas data related to the patient's general condition and medication history was assessed using the Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) Classification for Drug-Related Problems V9.1. Among the 130 patients included in the study, a total of 879 DRP were identified, with a mean of 6.78 (±1.72) DRP/patient, half of which were related to efficacy (51%). Almost half of our sample (44.6%) did not adhere to their treatment. The most frequent cause of DRP, accounting for (19.9%) of the cases, was the inappropriate administration by a health professional. A total of 875 pharmaceuticals interventions (PI) were proposed, 67.2% of which were focused at the drug level. The PI acceptance rate was 94.1%. The integration of CMM services in onco-hematology played an important role in optimizing dosing regimen and treatment administration methods, as well as preventing iatropathology in the management of cancer patients.
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- Sabah Mansour
- Faculty of Medicine of Oran, Oran, Algeria; Pharmacovigilance service, EHU Oran, Oran, Algeria.
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- Faculty of Medicine of Oran, Oran, Algeria; Pharmacovigilance service, EHU Oran, Oran, Algeria.
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- Faculty of Medicine of Oran, Oran, Algeria; Pharmacovigilance service, EHU Oran, Oran, Algeria.
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- Faculty of Medicine of Oran, Oran, Algeria; Hematology department, EHU Oran, Oran, Algeria
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- Faculty of Medicine of Oran, Oran, Algeria; Oncology department, EHU Oran, Oran, Algeria
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- Faculty of Medicine of Oran, Oran, Algeria; Pharmacovigilance service, EHU Oran, Oran, Algeria.
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Upchurch MD, Muluneh B. Treatment adherence and adverse event management in chronic lymphocytic leukemia: challenges and strategies for the future. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2024; 17:467-475. [PMID: 38629382 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2024.2344665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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INTRODUCTION There has been a paradigm shift in the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) over the past decade. With the advent of self-administered targeted oral anticancer agents (OAAs), the treatment of CLL has begun to shift from the infusion clinic to the patient's home. This introduced new challenges including patient non-adherence, class-specific adverse effects, and financial toxicity to treatment. In this paper, we discuss a structured approach to identifying and addressing barriers to optimal patient outcomes. AREAS COVERED We will ground our discussion using the five dimensions of adherence as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO): therapy factors, health-system factors, condition-related factors, social/economic factors, and patient factors. We discuss how each of these domains present in patients with CLL. We will also discuss how we can prevent and address these barriers in through the various phases of treatment. EXPERT OPINION A multidisciplinary program to support patients on OAAs is critical for patients with CLL. This team should involve pharmacists and social workers in addition to nursing, advanced practitioner and physician colleagues. The program should aim to identify, prevent, and address patient-specific barriers by offering individualized solutions. We describe how such a program can be designed and implemented.
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- Maurlia D Upchurch
- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Springer F, Esser P, Friedrich M, Ernst J, Platzbecker U, Vucinic V, Mehnert-Theuerkauf A. Compliance with medical regimen among hematological cancer patients and its association with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and adjustment disorder. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1278485. [PMID: 38022979 PMCID: PMC10655000 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1278485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Background Hematological cancer patients must comply with extensive medical instructions to prevent cancer progression or relapse. Psychological comorbidities and patient characteristics have been shown to affect compliance. However, the impact of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and adjustment disorder (AjD) on compliance in cancer patients remains unclear. This study aims to evaluate compliance in hematological cancer patients more comprehensively and to investigate its association with PTSD and AjD symptomatology as well as sociodemographic and medical factors. Methods Hematological cancer patients were cross-sectionally assessed via validated questionnaires for PTSD (PCL-5) and AjD (ADMN-20), and three internally developed items on compliance with medical regimen, with two referring to compliance behavior and one item assessing perceived difficulties with complying. Each compliance item was analyzed descriptively. Multiple linear regression models tested the association between compliance and PTSD and AjD symptomatology, sociodemographic and medical factors. Results In total, 291 patients were included (response rate 58%). Nine out of ten patients reported to either never (67%) or rarely (25%) change their medical regimen. However, 8% reported to change it once in a while or often. Compliance behavior was mostly rated as very easy (36%) or easy (45%) to implement. Nevertheless, 19% perceived it to be partly difficult or difficult to follow medical regimen. Symptoms of AjD (β = 0.31, p < 0.001) were associated with more difficulties to comply. Higher compliance behavior in turn was associated with stem cell transplantation (SCT) treatment (β = -0.21, p < 0.001) and lower education (β = -0.19, p = 0.002). Conclusion Although most patients indicated that they comply with medical regimen, a considerable subgroup of patients indicated subjectively perceived difficulties and thus seem to require additional support in implementing medical instructions possibly through improved medical communication and patient health literacy or shared decision-making.
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- Franziska Springer
- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Central Germany (CCCG), University Medical Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Central Germany (CCCG), University Medical Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Central Germany (CCCG), University Medical Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Central Germany (CCCG), University Medical Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Medical Clinic and Policlinic 1, Hematology and Cellular Therapy, Leipzig University Hospital, Leipzig, Germany
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- Medical Clinic and Policlinic 1, Hematology and Cellular Therapy, Leipzig University Hospital, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Medical Psychology and Medical Sociology, Comprehensive Cancer Center Central Germany (CCCG), University Medical Center Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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Verweij L, Ector GICG, Smit Y, van Vlijmen B, van der Reijden BA, Hermens RPMG, Blijlevens NMA. Effectiveness of digital care platform CMyLife for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia: results of a patient-preference trial. BMC Health Serv Res 2023; 23:228. [PMID: 36890512 PMCID: PMC9994406 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-023-09153-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Two most important factors determining treatment success in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) are adequate medication compliance and molecular monitoring albeit still being suboptimal. The CMyLife platform is an eHealth innovation, co-created with and for CML patients, aiming to improve their care, leading to an increased quality of life and the opportunity of hospital-free care. OBJECTIVE To explore the effectiveness of CMyLife in terms of information provision, patient empowerment, medication compliance, molecular monitoring, and quality of life. METHODS Effectiveness of CMyLife was explored using a patient-preference trial. Upon completion of the baseline questionnaire, participants actively used (intervention group) or did not actively use (questionnaire group) the CMyLife platform for at least 6 months, after which they completed the post-intervention questionnaire. Scores between the intervention group and the questionnaire group were compared with regard to the within-subject change between baseline and post-measurement using Generalized Estimating Equation models. RESULTS At baseline, 33 patients were enrolled in the questionnaire group and 75 in the intervention group. Online health information knowledge improved significantly when actively using CMyLife and patients felt more empowered. No significant improvements were found regarding medication compliance and molecular monitoring, which were already outstanding. Self-reported effectiveness showed that patients experienced that using CMyLife improved their medication compliance and helped them to oversee their molecular monitoring. Patients using CMyLife reported more symptoms but were better able to manage these. CONCLUSIONS Since hospital-free care has shown to be feasible in time of the COVID-19 pandemic, eHealth-based innovations such as CMyLife could be a solution to maintain the quality of care and make current oncological health care services more sustainable. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04595955 , 22/10/2020.
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- Lynn Verweij
- Department of Hematology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands.
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- Department of Hematology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of IQ Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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Onwusah DO, Ojewole EB, Chimbari MJ. Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medications Among Women With Breast Cancer in Africa: A Scoping Review. JCO Glob Oncol 2023; 9:e2100289. [PMID: 36689700 PMCID: PMC10166491 DOI: 10.1200/go.21.00289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Oral anticancer medications (OAMs) improve treatment outcomes and survival in women with breast cancer (BC). However, adherence to OAM therapy remains suboptimal. This scoping review provides evidence of adherence to OAMs among African women with BC. METHODS We searched four databases and gray literature, using guidance from the Joanna Briggs Institute. Thirteen studies on adherence rates, determinants, and interventions were included. NVivo 12 software was used to perform thematic analysis of the included studies. The determinants (barriers and facilitators) associated with adherence were analyzed according to the five dimensions of the WHO multidimensional adherence model. RESULTS Most studies (n = 11, 85%) focused on endocrine medication. Depending on the definition, measurements, and assessment period, the nonadherence rates ranged from 4.3% to 65.4% for endocrine medications, 80.9% for cytotoxic chemotherapies, and 32.7% for combined medications. The significant barriers associated with adherence include Islamic religion, concurrent comorbidities, mastectomy, anastrozole treatment, side effects, unawareness of treatment insurance coverage, and seeking treatment from traditional healers. Thorough therapeutic communication regarding treatment, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and adequate social support significantly facilitate adherence. A randomized controlled trial of breast nursing interventions reported improved patient adherence. CONCLUSION The evidence mapped from studies that evaluated OAM adherence in women with BC indicates that nonadherence to OAMs is common. Applying context-specific standardized measures to assess adherence and facilitators or strategies targeting the identified barriers can optimize adherence and treatment outcomes. Effective interventions to improve adherence are limited. Therefore, further empirical and interventional studies in Africa are required to enhance the evidence.
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- Deborah O Onwusah
- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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- Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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- Discipline of Public Health Medicine, School of Nursing and Public Health, College of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.,Department of Public Health, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo, Zimbabwe
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Levit LA, Arora S, Kluetz PG, Magnuson A, Rahman A, Harvey RD. Call to Action for Improving Oral Anticancer Agent Adherence. J Clin Oncol 2022; 40:1036-1040. [PMID: 34990218 DOI: 10.1200/jco.21.02529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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- Laura A Levit
- American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA
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Campain A, Hockham C, Sukkar L, Rogers K, Chow CK, Lung T, Jun M, Pollock C, Cass A, Sullivan D, Comino E, Peiris D, Jardine M. Prior Cardiovascular Treatments-A Key Characteristic in Determining Medication Adherence After an Acute Myocardial Infarction. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:834898. [PMID: 35330840 PMCID: PMC8940291 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.834898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Objective: To investigate long-term adherence to guideline-recommended cardioprotective medications following hospitalization for an acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and identify characteristics associated with adherence. Methods: An Australian population-based cohort study was used to identify participants who had their first AMI between 2006 and 2014 and were alive after 12 months. Linked routinely collected hospital, and prescription medication claims data was used to study adherence over time. Predictors and rates of adherence to both lipid-lowering medication and renin-angiotensin system blockade at 12 months post-AMI was assessed. Results: 14,200 people (mean age 69.9 years, 38.7% female) were included in our analysis. At 12 months post-AMI, 29.5% (95% CI: 28.8–30.3%) of people were adherent to both classes of medication. Individuals receiving treatment with both lipid-lowering medication and renin-angiotensin system blockade during the 6 months prior to their AMI were over 9 times more likely to be adherent to both medications at 12 months post-AMI (66.2% 95% CI: 64.8–67.5%) compared to those with no prior medication use (treatment naïve) (7.1%, 95% CI: 6.4–7.9%). Prior cardiovascular treatment was the strongest predictor of long-term adherence even after adjusting for age, sex, education and income. Conclusions: Despite efforts to improve long-term medication adherence in patients who have experienced an acute coronary event, considerable gaps remain. Of particular concern are people who are commencing guideline-recommended cardioprotective medication at the time of their AMI. The relationship between prior cardiovascular treatments and post AMI adherence offers insight into the support needs for the patient. Health care intervention strategies, strengthened by enabling policies, are needed to provide support to patients through the initial months following their AMI.
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- Anna Campain
- The George Institute for Global Heath, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- School of Public Health, Imperial College London, The George Institute for Global Health, London, United Kingdom
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- The George Institute for Global Heath, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Heath, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Heath, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Westmead Applied Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Department of Cardiology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Heath, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Heath, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Renal Division, Kolling Institute for Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, NT, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Pathology Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, NSW, Australia.,NSW Health Pathology, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.,Central Clinical School, University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- The George Institute for Global Heath, UNSW, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia.,Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Zhou H, Wang X, Yu D, Du R, Wang H, Zhu J, Zhang H, Chen C, Wang T. Adherence to Oral Targeted Anti-Lung Cancer Therapy: A Qualitative Interview Study. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:995-1004. [PMID: 35431541 PMCID: PMC9012231 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s341966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Oral targeted antineoplastic drugs (OTADs) are becoming more and more acceptable for lung cancer treatment due to their advantages such as the convenience of administration and milder side effects. However, medication adherence represents a major issue for prolonged OTAD treatment. In this study, the factors associated with treatment adherence to OTAD were explored through the Adherence Influencing Factor Framework suggested by WHO. Based on these results, we further examined the potential factors related to social psychological cognition in OTAD adherence in patients with lung cancer. METHODS This qualitative study was conducted in public hospitals in Henan, China. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with selected lung cancer patients. Face-to-face interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed for thematic analysis. RESULTS Of the 21 patients interviewed, 17 were males and 4 were females. The analysis of the data led to four themes, ie, patient-related factors (medication-taking introspection, family structure, weigh the pros and cons of OTAD treatment), medication-related factors (medication experience, adverse reactions, information access), physician/nurse-related factors (shared decision making, doctor's reaction, nurse's inquiry) and society-related factors (fear, stigma). CONCLUSION Family structure, weigh the pros and cons of OTAD treatment, information access, shared decision making, nurse's inquiry are potential factors affecting OTAD adherence in lung cancer patients. Providing drug information support to patients, inviting patients to join in shared decision-making and strengthening doctor-patient-nurse cooperation are important for improving medication adherence. Further research should be conducted to help healthcare providers to promote the medication adherence of lung cancer patients to OTAD treatment.
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- Huiyue Zhou
- Nursing and Health School, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China
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- Nursing and Health School, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gengral Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China
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- Nursing and Health School, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, People’s Republic of China
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- Nursing and Health School, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China
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- Nursing and Health School, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Quality Control, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China
- Changying Chen, Department of Quality Control, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China, Email
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- Nursing and Health School, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China
- Cancer Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, WA, 6872, Australia
- Medical School, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, 6872, Australia
- Department of Oncology, People’s hospital of Hebi, Hebi, Henan, 458010, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Tao Wang, Nursing and Health School, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450001, People’s Republic of China, Email
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Ran P, Li J, Wu X, Yang H, Zhang J. Primary Localized Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Medication Adherence and Prognosis According to Gender. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:2077-2087. [PMID: 35989973 PMCID: PMC9384372 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s376843] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Gender is associated with medication adherence for imatinib, but whether it is related to the prognosis of primary localized gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) is unclear. The goal of this study was to clarify the relationship between gender and prognosis in GIST patients, with differences in medication adherence considered. METHODS The data of 320 GIST patients were retrospectively collected from the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University. Survival analysis was performed using the Kaplan-Meier method (Log rank test) and the risk factors of recurrence were determined using Cox multivariate analysis. Medication adherence-stratified analyses were performed to control for confounding factors. RESULTS Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed that among patients who received postoperative adjuvant imatinib therapy, men had a higher recurrence rate than women (P<0.01). Pearson's chi-square test revealed better medication adherence in women than in men (P<0.01). Cox regression analysis revealed that gender was not an independent risk factor for recurrence-free survival (RFS; P=0.25), but medication adherence was (P<0.01). Among GIST patients with a medication possession ratio (MPR) of less than 90%, 62.86% of male patients took imatinib irregularly or not at all due to limited understanding of the disease, whereas 55.74% of female patients' took imatinib irregularly because they could not tolerate adverse drug reactions. CONCLUSION Adherence was poorer in male than in female patients, which might explain the worse prognoses of the former among patients who received adjuvant treatment with imatinib. The gender difference in the degree of adherence should be considered in postoperative pharmacotherapy for patients with primary localized GISTs.
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- Pan Ran
- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Jun Zhang, Email
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Fernando SS, Paige EK, Dendle C, Weinkove R, Kong DCM, Omond P, Routledge DJ, Szer J, Blyth CC. Consensus guidelines for improving patients' understanding of invasive fungal disease and related risk prevention in the haematology/oncology setting, 2021. Intern Med J 2021; 51 Suppl 7:220-233. [PMID: 34937138 DOI: 10.1111/imj.15593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Patients with invasive fungal disease (IFD) are at significant risk of morbidity and mortality. A productive partnership between patients, their carers/families, and the multidisciplinary team managing the infection and any underlying conditions, is essential. Sharing information and addressing knowledge gaps are required to ensure those at risk of IFD avoid infection, while those with suspected or confirmed infection optimise their therapy and avoid toxicities. This new addition to the Australian and New Zealand consensus guidelines for the management of IFD and antifungal use in the haematology/oncology setting outlines the key information needs of patients and their carers/families. It specifically addresses risk factor reduction, antifungal agents and adherence, and the risks and benefits of complementary and alternative therapies. Knowledge gaps are also identified to help inform the future research agenda.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Infection and Immunity Service, Monash Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre, Capital and Coast District Health Board, Wellington, New Zealand.,Cancer Immunotherapy Programme, Malaghan Institute of Medical Research, Wellington, New Zealand
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- Pharmacy Department, Ballarat Health Service, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia.,Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,National Centre for Antimicrobial Stewardship, The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Centre for Infections in Cancer, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Clinical Haematology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Faculty of Medicine, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases, Telethon Kids Institute, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,School of Medicine, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Department of Paediatric Infectious Diseases, Perth Children's Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Department of Microbiology, PathWest Laboratory Medicine WA, QEII Medical Centre, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Pal P, Sambhakar S, Dave V, Paliwal SK, Paliwal S, Sharma M, Kumar A, Dhama N. A review on emerging smart technological innovations in healthcare sector for increasing patient's medication adherence. GLOBAL HEALTH JOURNAL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.glohj.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Davis TC, Arnold CL, Mills G, Lesser GJ, Brown WM, Schulz R, Weaver KE, Pawloski PA. Assessment of Oral Chemotherapy Nonadherence in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients Using Brief Measures in Community Cancer Clinics: A Pilot Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph182111045. [PMID: 34769563 PMCID: PMC8582838 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182111045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 10/15/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The purpose of this pilot study was to assess Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) patients’ adherence to, beliefs about, and barriers to oral anticancer agents (OAC) using brief self-report measures in community-based cancer clinics. Patients completed a structured interview including a health literacy assessment, a Brief Medication Questionnaire, two single-item self-report adherence questions, and the Medications Adherence Reasons Scale. Of the 86 participants, 88.4% were white; 55.8% male; mean age, 58.7 years; and 22.1% had limited health literacy. Nonadherence (missing at least one dose in the last week) was reported by 18.6% of participants and associated (p < 0.003) with less-than-excellent perceived ability to take CML medications (16.3%). Black participants reported more difficulty taking CML medications than white participants (28.6% vs. 8.3%, p = 0.053). Among all participants, 43.0% reported their CML medicine was ineffective and 24.4% that taking CML pills was somewhat to very hard. The most common reasons for missing a dose were simply missed it (24.4%) and side effects (18.6%). Most patients perceived their ability to take CML medication was good to excellent, yet nearly one in five reported missing at least one dose in the last week. Brief, no-cost self-report assessments to screen CML patients’ OAC adherence, barriers, and beliefs could facilitate counseling in busy community cancer clinics.
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- Terry C. Davis
- Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health—Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA; (C.L.A.); (G.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-318-675-8694
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- Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health—Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA; (C.L.A.); (G.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health—Shreveport, Shreveport, LA 71130, USA; (C.L.A.); (G.M.)
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA;
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- Department of Biostatistics and Data Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA;
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- College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA;
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- Department of Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA;
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- Metro-Minnesota Community Oncology Research Consortium, St. Louis Park, MN 55416, USA;
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Michiels S, Tricas-Sauras S, Dauvrin M, Bron D, Kirakoya-Samadoulougou F. A mixed method study design to explore the adherence of haematological cancer patients to oral anticancer medication in a multilingual and multicultural outpatient setting: The MADESIO protocol. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0253526. [PMID: 34166438 PMCID: PMC8224871 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Patients with haematologic malignancies are increasingly treated by oral anticancer medications, heightening the challenge of ensuring optimal adherence to treatment. However, except for chronic myelogenous leukaemia or acute lymphoid leukaemia, the extent of non-adherence has rarely been investigated in outpatient settings, particularly for migrant population. With growing numbers of migrants in Belgium, identifying potential differences in drug use is essential. Also, previous research regarding social determinants of health highlight important disparities for migrant population. Difficulties in communication between health caregivers and patients from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds has been underlined. Methods Using a sequential mixed method design, the MADESIO protocol explores the adherence to oral anticancer medications in patients with haematological malignancies and among first and second generation migrants of varied origin. Conducted in the ambulatory setting, a first quantitative strand will measure adherence rates and associated risk factors in two sub-groups of patients with haematological malignancies (group A: first and second generation migrants and group B: non-migrants). The second qualitative strand of this study uses semi-structured interviews to address address the patients’ subjective meanings and understand the statistical associations observed in the quantitative study (strand one). MADESIO aims to provide a first assessment of whether and why migrants constitute a population at risk concerning adherence to oral anticancer medications. Discussion Our protocol is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of adherence in a specific population. The methodological choices applied allow to explore adherence among patients from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. A particular emphasis has been paid to minimize the biases and increase the reliability of the data collected. Easily reproductible, the MADESIO design may help healthcare services to screen adherence to Oral anticancer medications and to guide providers in choosing the best strategies to address medication adherence of migrants or minority diverse population.
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- Sandra Michiels
- Centre for Research in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Clinical Research, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
- Centre for Research in Social Approaches to Health, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
- Department of Haematology/Oncology, Institut Jules Bordet, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
- * E-mail: ,
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- Centre for Research in Social Approaches to Health, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Public Health, Université Catholique de Louvain, Brussels, Belgium
- Belgian Health Care Knowledge Centre, Brussels, Belgium
- Haute Ecole Léonard de Vinci, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Haematology/Oncology, Institut Jules Bordet, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Centre for Research in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Clinical Research, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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Gieseler F, Heidenreich A, Schubert J, Frielitz F, Rehmann‐Sutter C, Wörler F, Schües C, Hübner J, Elsner S, Block K, Rody A, von Bubnoff N, Keck T, Steimann M, Endsin G, Katalinic A. The role of family confidants and caregivers in the care of older cancer patients: Extending the concept of "shared decision-making". Health Sci Rep 2021; 4:e281. [PMID: 33977163 PMCID: PMC8100949 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Family caregivers play an important role in assisting their family members with cancer, but their influence on the treatment decision-making process has not yet been adequately investigated. This exploratory study approached this topic via reconstructive methodology, focusing on assessing patient-caregiver relationships. METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with 37 mostly elderly cancer patients (median age: 74 years) about the context of their diagnosis, treatment decision, and family support. Additionally, we interviewed 34 caregivers of cancer patients. Of these, 25 were related to patients interviewed. We analyzed the interviews via a multi-step coding method informed by Grounded Theory methodology toward characterizing patient-caregiver relationships, the treatment decision-making process, and the caregivers' role therein. RESULTS In the majority of cases (86%), patients were being supported by caregivers. We categorized patient-caregiver relationships in regards to the caregivers' involvement in the therapy decision-making process. We found patient-caregiver interaction patterns that indicate the potential of caregivers to decidedly influence the therapy decision-making process. Yet, only in 38% of cases, a caregiver attended relevant patient-physician-consultations. CONCLUSION Depending on the nature of the patient-caregiver relationship, the traditional concept of shared decision-making, which assumes a dyadic relationship, needs to be extended toward a more dynamic concept in which caregivers should be involved more frequently. This could enable physicians to better understand a patient's reasons for or against a therapy proposal and ensure that the patient's wishes are communicated and considered. On the other hand, strong caregiver-involvement bears risks of over-stepping elderly patients' wishes, thus violating patient autonomy.
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- Frank Gieseler
- Clinic for Hematology and OncologyUniversity Hospital Schleswig‐Holstein (UKSH)LuebeckGermany
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- Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of LuebeckLuebeckGermany
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- Clinic for Hematology and OncologyUniversity Hospital Schleswig‐Holstein (UKSH)LuebeckGermany
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- Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of LuebeckLuebeckGermany
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- Institute for History of Medicine and Science Studies, University of LuebeckLuebeckGermany
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- Institute for History of Medicine and Science Studies, University of LuebeckLuebeckGermany
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- Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of LuebeckLuebeckGermany
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- Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of LuebeckLuebeckGermany
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- Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of LuebeckLuebeckGermany
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- Clinic for GynecologyUniversity Hospital Schleswig‐Holstein (UKSH)LuebeckGermany
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- Clinic for Hematology and OncologyUniversity Hospital Schleswig‐Holstein (UKSH)LuebeckGermany
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- Clinic for SurgeryUniversity Hospital Schleswig‐Holstein (UKSH)LuebeckGermany
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- Strandklinik Ostseebad BoltenhagenOstseebad BoltenhagenGermany
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- Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of LuebeckLuebeckGermany
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Solano M, Daguindau E, Faure C, Loriod P, Pain C, Maes AC, Marguet P, Kroemer M, Rumpler A, Fontan J, Deconinck E, Limat S, Clairet AL. Oral therapy adherence and satisfaction in patients with multiple myeloma. Ann Hematol 2021; 100:1803-1813. [PMID: 33938996 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-021-04543-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/25/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The transition to oral therapies in patients with multiple myeloma (MM) offers potential benefits to patients; however, they must self-manage their medication and adherence plays an important role in patient care. It has been shown that patient satisfaction with their medication has a strong positive correlation with adherence in chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to estimate adherence rate of oral antimyeloma therapies and to identify risk factors for medication non-adherence. This observational, prospective, and multicentre survey based on a self-report questionnaire enrolled MM patients with at least 3 months of oral therapy. The 6-item Girerd scale and the medication possession ratio (MPR) were used for measuring medication adherence and the SATMED-Q® questionnaire was used for measuring satisfaction. An analysis of risk factors for non-adherence to oral therapy was performed using univariate analysis. A total of 101 patients participated in the survey, yielding a response rate of 87%. The prevalence of adherence to oral antimyeloma therapy was estimated at 51.5% using the Girerd questionnaire. According to the MPR, adherence was evaluated at 96% (i.e. MPR ≥ 0.80). Both methods combined, adherence was estimated at 50.5%. One risk factor for medication non-adherence was identified: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status > 2 (p = 0.007). One predictive factor for high medication adherence was identified: high satisfaction with treatment (p = 0.01). Identifying patients at higher risk for non-adherence allows clinical pharmacists to personalise therapeutic information and education and to improve the quality of healthcare overall.
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- Marine Solano
- Pharmacy Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France.
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- Hematology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France.,Interaction Hôte-Greffon-Tumeur/Ingénierie Cellulaire Et Génique, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC), INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR 1098, Besançon, France
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- Internal Medicine Department, Groupe Hospitalier de La Haute-Saône, Hospital of Haute Saone, Vesoul, France
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- Hematology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Internal Medicine Department, Groupe Hospitalier de La Haute-Saône, Hospital of Haute Saone, Vesoul, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Centre Hospitalier Général Louis Pasteur, Hospital of Dole, Dole, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France.,Interaction Hôte-Greffon-Tumeur/Ingénierie Cellulaire Et Génique, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC), INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR 1098, Besançon, France
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- Hematology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Hematology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France
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- Hematology Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France.,Interaction Hôte-Greffon-Tumeur/Ingénierie Cellulaire Et Génique, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC), INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR 1098, Besançon, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France.,Interaction Hôte-Greffon-Tumeur/Ingénierie Cellulaire Et Génique, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC), INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR 1098, Besançon, France
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- Pharmacy Department, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besançon, University Hospital of Besançon, Besançon, France.,Interaction Hôte-Greffon-Tumeur/Ingénierie Cellulaire Et Génique, University of Bourgogne Franche-Comté (UBFC), INSERM, EFS BFC, UMR 1098, Besançon, France
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Song Y, Chen S, Roseman J, Scigliano E, Redd WH, Stadler G. It Takes a Team to Make It Through: The Role of Social Support for Survival and Self-Care After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant. Front Psychol 2021; 12:624906. [PMID: 33868091 PMCID: PMC8044751 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.624906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Social support plays an important role for health outcomes. Support for those living with chronic conditions may be particularly important for their health, and even for their survival. The role of support for the survival of cancer patients after receiving an allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (alloHCT) is understudied. To better understand the link between survival and support, as well as different sources and functions of support, we conducted two studies in alloHCT patients. First, we examined whether social support is related to survival (Study 1). Second, we examined who provides which support and which specific support-related functions and tasks are fulfilled by lay caregivers and healthcare professionals (Study 2). Methods In Study 1, we conducted a retrospective chart review of alloHCT patients (N = 173, 42.8% female, age: M = 49.88) and registered availability of a dedicated lay caregiver and survival. In Study 2, we prospectively followed patients after alloHCT (N = 28, 46.4% female, age: M = 53.97, 46.4% ethnic minority) from the same hospital, partly overlapping from Study 1, who shared their experiences of support from lay caregivers and healthcare providers in semi-structured in-depth interviews 3 to 6 months after their first hospital discharge. Results Patients with a dedicated caregiver had a higher probability of surviving to 100 days (86.7%) than patients without a caregiver (69.6%), OR = 2.84, p = 0.042. Study 2 demonstrated the importance of post-transplant support due to patients’ emotional needs and complex self-care regimen. The role of lay caregivers extended to many areas of patients’ daily lives, including support for attending doctor’s appointments, managing medications and financial tasks, physical distancing, and maintaining strict dietary requirements. Healthcare providers mainly fulfilled medical needs and provided informational support, while lay caregivers were the main source of emotional and practical support. Conclusion The findings highlight the importance of studying support from lay caregivers as well as healthcare providers, to better understand how they work together to support patients’ adherence to recommended self-care and survival.
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- Yaena Song
- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States.,Department of Psychology, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Health and Behavior Studies, Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States.,Department of Psychology, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States
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- Health and Human Sciences, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, United States.,Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY, United States.,Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Psychology, Columbia University, New York, NY, United States.,Health and Human Sciences, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany.,Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors and the Relationship With Adherence, Costs, and Health Care Utilization in Commercially Insured Patients With Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Retrospective Claims-Based Study. Am J Clin Oncol 2020; 43:517-525. [PMID: 32304434 DOI: 10.1097/coc.0000000000000700] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the association among tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) out-of-pocket costs, adherence, and health care costs and utilization in a large group of commercially insured patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with CML aged 18 to 64 years were identified using IBM MarketScan Commercial Database between April 1, 2011 and December 31, 2014. Patients were required to be continuously enrolled 3 months before and 12 months after TKI (imatinib, dasatinib, or nilotinib) initiation. TKI adherence is estimated using the proportion of days covered (PDC), defined as the percentage of the PDC by the prescription fill during the 12-month study period (adherent patients have PDC ≥80%). Health care cost differences between adherent and nonadherent patients were estimated using generalized linear models. Health care utilization was compared using negative binomial regression models. All models were controlled for potential confounding factors. RESULTS The study sample consisted of 863 patients, where 355 (41.1%) patients were classified as adherent. Over the study period, nonadherent patients incurred US$10,974 more in medical costs (P<0.001), and US$1663 more in non-TKI pharmacy costs (P<0.01). Adherent patients incurred US$28,184 more in TKI pharmacy costs (P<0.001) that resulted in US$18,305 more in overall total health care costs (P<0.001). Adherent patients, however, were estimated to be less likely to have all-cause hospitalizations (incidence rate ratio, 0.32; P<0.001), or CML-specific hospitalizations (incidence rate ratio, 0.31; P<0.01). CONCLUSIONS Patients with CML with better adherence experienced fewer hospitalizations, resulting in medical service cost savings. These lower medical costs, however, were more than offset by higher TKI medication costs observed during the first year of TKI therapy.
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Ghiggia A, Bianco A, Castelli L, Baratta F, Birocco N, Scaldaferri M, Milla P, Tesio V, Rosso S, Torta R, Brusa P, Cattel F. Adherence to oral chemotherapy: Evidence from a randomised clinical trial. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2020; 30:e13336. [PMID: 33006220 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 08/19/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of a reinforcement message (RM) administered by a hospital pharmacist on adherence, through a randomised study involving patients undergoing oral chemotherapy from which an objective outcome measure and patients' subjective opinions were collected. A secondary aim was to detect which psychological or clinical factors influence adherence. METHODS Forty patients were enrolled and randomised to an experimental group (EG) or a control group (CG). The EG received a 10-minute RM provided by a hospital pharmacist with a doctor and a nurse. The CG received the standard of care. To measure adherence, plasma drug concentration and subjective evaluation were taken during the visits, in addition to a psychological assessment (coping strategies, psychological distress and personality traits). RESULTS The EG reported higher drug levels and a statistically significant higher mean score on the subjective evaluation. A linear regression model highlighted statistically significant differences in the plasma drug concentration, after considering toxicity and dose reduction and controlling for the Reward Dependence Scale of the Temperament and Character Inventory between the EG and the CG. CONCLUSION Adequate information and education on the therapy, using an RM strategy provided by a hospital pharmacist, seems to positively influence adherence to the treatment.
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- Ada Ghiggia
- Clinical Psychology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy.,Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Piedmont Cancer Registry, Città della Salute e della Scienza di Torino, Turin, Italy
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- Clinical Psychology Unit, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Drug Science and Technology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Hospital Pharmacy, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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Metacognitive Beliefs, Positive States of Mind, and Emotional Approach Coping as the Predictors of Medical Compliance in Patients with Cancer. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT 2020. [DOI: 10.5812/ijcm.101608] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Medical compliance plays an essential role in the control of cancer and psychological factors such as metacognitive beliefs, positive psychology, and coping styles which are among the predictors of medical compliance. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine how much metacognitive beliefs, positive states of mind, and emotional approach coping can predict medical compliance in patients with breast cancer. Methods: This was a descriptive correlational study. By available sampling method, 154 women with breast cancer who were medically treated and had inclusion criteria, responded to the Morisky Medication Adherence scale (MMAS), Metacognitive Beliefs questionnaire (MCBQ), Positive states of mind (PSOM) scale, and emotional approach coping (EAC) scale. Stepwise multiple regression analysis by SPSS statistics version 24 was applied for data analysis. Results: There was a significant correlation between positive states of mind and metacognitive beliefs and between emotional approach coping with medical compliance (P < 0.05). Positive states of mind and metacognitive beliefs were the best predictors of medical compliance (P < 0.001), while the emotional approach coping could not predict medical compliance. Results also showed that positive states of mind (β = 0. 51) have the greatest predictive power to medical compliance, and the variable of emotional approach coping is not effective in predicting. Conclusions: Research findings suggest that positive states of mind and orientation toward metacognitive beliefs can control anxiety among patients and predict medical compliance in patients with breast cancer but research about emotional approach coping needs to more investigation.
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Boons CCLM, Timmers L, Janssen JJWM, Westerweel PE, Blijlevens NMA, Smit WM, Bartelink IH, Wilschut JA, Swart EL, Hendrikse NH, Hugtenburg JG. Response and Adherence to Nilotinib in Daily practice (RAND study): an in-depth observational study of chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated with nilotinib. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2020; 76:1213-1226. [PMID: 32488333 PMCID: PMC7419465 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-020-02910-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Introduction This comprehensive observational study aimed to gain insight into adherence to nilotinib and the effect of (non)adherence on exposure (Cmin) and treatment outcomes. Methods Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients using nilotinib were followed for 12 months. Adherence was measured by Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS), pill count, and Medication Adherence Report Scale (MARS-5). Nilotinib Cmin and patient-reported outcomes (i.e., quality of life, side effects, beliefs, satisfaction) were measured at baseline, 3, 6, and 12 months. Results Sixty-eight patients (57.5 ± 15.0 years, 49% female) participated. Median adherence to nilotinib (MEMS and pill count) was ≥ 99% and adherence < 90% was rare. Self-reported nonadherence (MARS-5) increased in the first year of treatment to a third of patients. In line with the strong beliefs in the necessity of taking nilotinib, forgetting to take a dose was more prevalent than intentionally adjusting/skipping doses. Nilotinib Cmin were generally above the therapeutic target in 95% of patients. Patients reported a variety of side effects, of which fatigue was most frequent. The mean Cmin was higher in patients who reported severe itching and fatigue. The overall 1-year MMR rate ranged from 47 to 71%. Conclusion Substantial nonadherence (< 90%) to nilotinib was rare and nilotinib Cmin were generally above the therapeutic target. Lack of response in our group of patients was not related to nonadherence or inadequate Cmin. Nevertheless, a considerable number of patients experienced difficulties in adhering to the twice daily fasted dosing regimen, emphasizing the importance of continuous support of medication adherence in CML. Clinical trial registration NTR3992 (Netherlands Trial Register, www.trialregister.nl) Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00228-020-02910-3) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Christel C L M Boons
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis, Albert Schweitzerplaats 25, 3318 AT, Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Radboudumc, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Medisch Spectrum Twente, Koningsplein 1, 7512 KZ, Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Cancer Centre Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Anoopkumar-Dukie S, Mey A, Hall S, Bernaitis N, Davey AK, Plummer D. Non-prescription medicines may contribute to non-adherence to prescription medicines in people living with chronic health conditions. Int J Clin Pract 2020; 74:e13489. [PMID: 32083362 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Non-adherence to prescribed medicines is linked to adverse health outcomes in people living with chronic health conditions (CHCs). Multiple factors are known to contribute to non-adherence to medicines including polypharmacy, demographic features and disease and health systems. Both non-prescription and prescription medicines contribute to polypharmacy; however, there is limited data on the influence of non-prescription medicines to non-adherence. AIM Therefore, the aim of the study was to investigate the influence of non-prescription medicines to non-adherence in an Australian population. METHODS Data from the 2016 National Survey of a random sample of Australian adult residents were utilised in this study to investigate factors associated with non-adherence. Descriptive statistics, χ2 , regression and generalised linear models were used to assess the relationships between variables of interest. Narrative response and comments were used to provide further insight. RESULTS This study recruited 1217 participants to explore factors associated with non-adherence to medicines. Weak but statistically significant correlations were identified showing the number of CHCs, patient's age, number of prescription medicines, number of non-prescription medicines and total number of medicines associated with non-adherence. DISCUSSION The findings suggest that people living with CHCs and taking multiple medicines, including non-prescription medicines, are likely to be non-adherent to prescription medicines. This study shows the possible involvement of non-prescription medicines in contributing to non-adherence in an Australian population and suggests that future studies with a broader demographic are warranted.
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- Shailendra Anoopkumar-Dukie
- Quality Use of Medicines Network, Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
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- Quality Use of Medicines Network, Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
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- Quality Use of Medicines Network, Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
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- Quality Use of Medicines Network, Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
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- Quality Use of Medicines Network, Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia
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- Public Health and Topical Medicine, James Cook University, Douglas, Qld, Australia
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Rosenberg SM, Petrie KJ, Stanton AL, Ngo L, Finnerty E, Partridge AH. Interventions to Enhance Adherence to Oral Antineoplastic Agents: A Scoping Review. J Natl Cancer Inst 2020; 112:443-465. [PMID: 31899790 PMCID: PMC7225676 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/djz244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2019] [Revised: 11/11/2019] [Accepted: 12/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As new targeted oral antineoplastic therapies have emerged in recent years, the development of effective strategies that promote optimal adherence to cancer medication regimens has become an important priority. METHODS We conducted a scoping literature review to search for English language articles published through July 15, 2019, to identify studies that reported the testing and/or evaluation of interventions to improve adherence to oral antineoplastic agents. RESULTS A total of 56 articles were selected for review. Of the studies evaluated, 14 were randomized trials. All interventions except two targeted adult patients. Thirty-three studies enrolled fewer than 100 patients. Most interventions were education- and counseling-based and centered on provision of information about the drug and strategies to manage side effects. Only eight studies used an mHealth tool and/or text messages to target nonadherence. Among studies with a comparison sample, fewer than one-half (44.7%) reported statistically significant improvements in adherence or persistence associated with the intervention; however, some pharmacist-directed programs, particularly those that integrated monitoring or routine follow-up with a provider, did demonstrate efficacy. CONCLUSION Although the development of adherence-promoting interventions for oral antineoplastic therapies has increased recently, few have been rigorously tested. The nascent literature suggests those that are pharmacist directed and use regular monitoring show promise, though additional prospective studies are needed. Study methodology, population selection, and potential challenges that may be encountered in the implementation and dissemination phases should be considered when developing new interventions to address nonadherence to oral antineoplastic treatment.
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- Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Psychology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry/Biobehavioral Sciences, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA
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Phuar HL, Begley CE, Chan W, Krause TM. Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Initiation, Cost Sharing, and Health Care Utilization in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Retrospective Claims-Based Study. J Manag Care Spec Pharm 2019; 25:1140-1150. [PMID: 31556823 PMCID: PMC10397890 DOI: 10.18553/jmcp.2019.25.10.1140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND For newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, early access to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) is a consistent predictor of adherence and optimal response. The expense of targeted therapies, however, may result in high out-of-pocket costs for initiating therapy that could be a barrier to starting treatment. OBJECTIVE To examine the association between TKI out-of-pocket costs, initiation, and health care utilization and costs among patients who initiated TKI within 12 months after initial CML diagnosis. METHODS Individuals aged 18-64 years with an initial diagnosis of CML were identified in the IBM MarketScan Commercial Database between April 11, 2011, and December 31, 2014. The association between cost sharing and TKI initiation was evaluated using a multivariable logistic regression model applied to patients receiving therapy within a month of diagnosis and within 1-12 months after diagnosis. Health care utilization was compared using negative binomial regression models. Health care cost differences between the 2 patient groups were estimated using generalized linear models. All models were controlled for potential confounding factors. RESULTS The study sample consisted of 477 patients, with 397 (83.2%) patients initiating TKI within the first month of CML diagnosis and 80 (16.8%) after the first month. Out-of-pocket costs for the initial 30-day supply of TKI medications were not found to be a significant predictor of TKI initiation time. Patients initiating therapy within a month were less likely to have all-cause hospitalizations (IRR = 0.35; P = 0.02) or CML-specific hospitalizations (IRR = 0.27; P < 0.01). Over the 12-month follow-up period, they incurred $9,923 more in TKI pharmacy costs (P < 0.05), but patients initiating therapy after the first month of diagnosis incurred $7,582 more in medical costs, $218 more in non-TKI pharmacy costs, and $2,680 more in total health care costs (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Patients with TKI initiation within the first month of diagnosis had higher TKI pharmacy costs that were partially offset by lower medical and non-TKI pharmacy costs, resulting in lower overall total health care costs. Findings suggest that earlier TKI initiation may reduce the risks of hospitalizations, which could result in potential medical cost savings in the first 12 months of treatment. DISCLOSURES No outside funding supported this study. The authors have no relationships or financial interests to report with any entity that would pose a conflict of interest with the subject matter of this article. A poster presentation of the study was made at the 11th American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Conference on The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, on November 2-5, 2018, in New Orleans, LA.
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- Hsiao Ling Phuar
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health
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- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health
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- Joan DelFattore
- From the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark
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Vachon E, Given B, Given C, Dunn S. Temporary Stoppages and Burden of Treatment in Patients With Cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum 2019; 46:E135-E144. [PMID: 31424460 DOI: 10.1188/19.onf.e135-e144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To examine the effect of burden of treatment and multimorbidity on the relationship between baseline characteristics and oral oncolytic agent (OOA) temporary stoppages. SAMPLE & SETTING 272 patients newly prescribed OOAs at six National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. METHODS & VARIABLES Patients were randomly assigned to an adherence and symptom management group or a usual care/control group. Temporary OOA stoppages, symptom interference, OOA regimen complexity, and multimorbidities were explored. Data were collected at four-week intervals for 12 weeks. RESULTS Burden of treatment variables and multimorbidity had no significant effect on OOA temporary stoppages. Women and those prescribed kinase inhibitors were significantly more likely to experience a temporary stoppage. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Oncology nurses are in a crucial position to educate patients on self-management of OOAs and symptoms. Nurses should be aware of patients who may be more susceptible to severe symptoms, including those with multimorbidities. Future research is needed to better understand OOA stoppages and factors associated with preventing stoppages.
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McGrady ME, Pai ALH. A Systematic Review of Rates, Outcomes, and Predictors of Medication Non-Adherence Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 2019; 8:485-494. [PMID: 31038372 DOI: 10.1089/jayao.2018.0160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Nonadherence to medications in cancer treatment protocols may be a particular concern among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer and predictive of poor health outcomes, but data supporting this claim remain limited. The purpose of this article was to systematically review the rates, outcomes, and predictors of oral medication nonadherence among AYAs with cancer. PubMed (i.e., MEDLINE), CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases were searched in 2018 using terms related to medication adherence and cancer. A total of 37,884 records representing 34,006 unique articles were identified and reviewed. Thirteen articles representing 12 studies met inclusion criteria and examined medication adherence among AYAs with cancer. Results of these studies suggest that 21%-60% of AYAs are nonadherent to oral medications, likely placing them at increased risk for poor health outcomes (i.e., relapse, infection/fever, and death). Psychosocial factors (i.e., knowledge, beliefs about capabilities, beliefs about consequences, environmental context and resources, and emotion) were related to nonadherence and warrant future study. Of note, demographic, disease, and family composition variables did not predict nonadherence. Clinical implications as well as limitations and resulting future directions are discussed.
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- Meghan E McGrady
- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Patient and Family Wellness Center, Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Patient and Family Wellness Center, Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Ector GICG, Govers TM, Westerweel PE, Grutters JPC, Blijlevens NMA. The potential health gain and cost savings of improving adherence in chronic myeloid leukemia. Leuk Lymphoma 2019; 60:1485-1492. [PMID: 30668187 DOI: 10.1080/10428194.2018.1535113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Healthcare costs are rising due to an increase in chronic diseases, including chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) due to improved survival. In CML care, patient adherence and physician adherence are key elements. We assessed the potential health gain and cost savings when both are improved, using a decision analytic model that integrated various sources of evidence. The current situation was compared to a theoretical situation in which either patient or physician adherence is improved, in terms of costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). Current patient adherence rate is 74%, improvement to 100% resulted in 0.1031 QALYs gained and a saving of €17,509 per patient over a 25-year period. Improving physician adherence from 72% to 100%, resulted in 0.0380 QALYs and €7606. Enhancement of either adherence results in substantial health gain and cost savings. Regarding the rising healthcare costs, new strategies should focus on improving adherence to keep healthcare affordable in the future.
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- Geneviève I C G Ector
- a Department of Hematology , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Hematology , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands.,b MedValue , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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- c Department of Hematology , Albert Schweitzer Hospital , Dordrecht , The Netherlands
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- d Department for Health Evidence , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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- a Department of Hematology , Radboud University Medical Center , Nijmegen , The Netherlands
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Lea CS, Bohra S, Moore T, Passwater C, Liles D. Exploring behaviors, treatment beliefs, and barriers to oral chemotherapy adherence among adult leukemia patients in a rural outpatient setting. BMC Res Notes 2018; 11:843. [PMID: 30497510 PMCID: PMC6267791 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-018-3935-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2018] [Accepted: 11/21/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Objective Adherence to oral chemotherapy is essential for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and multiple myeloma (MM) to remain in remission. Few studies have used a Likert-type scale to measure medication adherence in CML and MM patients. We applied a validated treatment adherence tool, the ASK-12 (Adherence Starts with Knowledge®) survey, which assessed inconvenience and forgetfulness, treatment beliefs, and medication-taking behaviors recorded on a five-point Likert-type scale at two visits. Results A medication adherence survey was administered to 42 newly diagnosed or pre-existing CML or MM patients at two outpatient oncology clinics affiliated with an academic medical center in rural eastern North Carolina. Thirty-one patients completed surveys at visit 1 and visit 2 (median 4.5 months apart). Most patients were treated for MM (65%), were non-Hispanic black (68%) and female (58%). Within subscales, mean adherence scores decreased between visits, signaling better adherence. Overall, visit scores were correlated (0.63, p = 0.001). Forgetting to take medication sometimes was the most common reason for non-adherence. Medication costs were not a barrier for MM patients. Greater patient–provider informed decision-making was identified as an opportunity for quality improvement among CML patients. The ASK-12 survey provided a strategy to obtain robust information on medication adherence. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13104-018-3935-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- C Suzanne Lea
- Department of Public Health, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Mailstop 660, Greenville, NC, 27834, USA.
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- Department of Public Health, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Mailstop 660, Greenville, NC, 27834, USA.,, 3900 Paramount Parkway, Morrisville, NC, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 27834, USA
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- Vidant Cancer Services, Vidant Medical Center, Greenville, NC, 27834, USA
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 27834, USA
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Leader A, Benyamini N, Gafter-Gvili A, Dreyer J, Calvarysky B, Amitai A, Yarchovsky-Dolberg O, Sharf G, Tousset E, Caspi O, Ellis M, Levi I, De Geest S, Raanani P. Effect of Adherence-enhancing Interventions on Adherence to Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Treatment in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (TAKE-IT): A Quasi-experimental Pre–Post Intervention Multicenter Pilot Study. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2018; 18:e449-e461. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2018.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 06/08/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Mercer K, Burns C, Guirguis L, Chin J, Dogba MJ, Dolovich L, Guénette L, Jenkins L, Légaré F, McKinnon A, McMurray J, Waked K, Grindrod KA. Physician and Pharmacist Medication Decision-Making in the Time of Electronic Health Records: Mixed-Methods Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2018; 5:e24. [PMID: 30274959 PMCID: PMC6231837 DOI: 10.2196/humanfactors.9891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Revised: 04/23/2018] [Accepted: 06/24/2018] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Background Primary care needs to be patient-centered, integrated, and interprofessional to help patients with complex needs manage the burden of medication-related problems. Considering the growing problem of polypharmacy, increasing attention has been paid to how and when medication-related decisions should be coordinated across multidisciplinary care teams. Improved knowledge on how integrated electronic health records (EHRs) can support interprofessional shared decision-making for medication therapy management is necessary to continue improving patient care. Objective The objective of our study was to examine how physicians and pharmacists understand and communicate patient-focused medication information with each other and how this knowledge can influence the design of EHRs. Methods This study is part of a broader cross-Canada study between patients and health care providers around how medication-related decisions are made and communicated. We visited community pharmacies, team-based primary care clinics, and independent-practice family physician clinics throughout Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta, and Quebec. Research assistants conducted semistructured interviews with physicians and pharmacists. A modified version of the Multidisciplinary Framework Method was used to analyze the data. Results We collected data from 19 pharmacies and 9 medical clinics and identified 6 main themes from 34 health care professionals. First, Interprofessional Shared Decision-Making was not occurring and clinicians made decisions based on their understanding of the patient. Physicians and pharmacists reported indirect Communication, incomplete Information specifically missing insight into indication and adherence, and misaligned Processes of Care that were further compounded by EHRs that are not designed to facilitate collaboration. Scope of Practice examined professional and workplace boundaries for pharmacists and physicians that were internally and externally imposed. Physicians decided on the degree of the Physician-Pharmacist Relationship, often predicated by colocation. Conclusions We observed limited communication and collaboration between primary care providers and pharmacists when managing medications. Pharmacists were missing key information around reason for use, and physicians required accurate information around adherence. EHRs are a potential tool to help clinicians communicate information to resolve this issue. EHRs need to be designed to facilitate interprofessional medication management so that pharmacists and physicians can move beyond task-based work toward a collaborative approach.
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- Kathryn Mercer
- School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada.,Systems Design Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Biomedical and Health Information Sciences, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Population Health and Optimal Health Practices, CHU de Québec Research Centre, Université Laval, Ville de Québec, QC, Canada.,Faculté de pharmacie, Université Laval, Ville de Québec, QC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval, Ville de Québec, QC, Canada
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- Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada
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Leader A, Gafter-Gvili A, Benyamini N, Dreyer J, Calvarysky B, Amitai A, Yarchovsky-Dolberg O, Sharf G, Tousset E, Caspi O, Ellis M, Levi I, Raanani P, De Geest S. Identifying Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Nonadherence in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Subanalysis of TAKE-IT Pilot Study. CLINICAL LYMPHOMA MYELOMA & LEUKEMIA 2018; 18:e351-e362. [PMID: 30122203 DOI: 10.1016/j.clml.2018.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2018] [Accepted: 06/07/2018] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are inconsistencies in reports on correlates for nonadherence (NA) to tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The diagnostic accuracy of subjective adherence measures using electronic monitoring (EM) as the reference standard is yet to be determined. This study aimed to evaluate correlates of TKI NA using EM and test the diagnostic accuracy of subjective adherence measures. PATIENTS AND METHODS CML patients receiving a TKI for any duration were enrolled at 4 hematology institutes, and adherence was measured for 4 months. EM adherence was the reference adherence measure, expressed as the percentage of days with the drug taken as prescribed. Subjective adherence was measured using the Basel Assessment of Adherence to Immunosuppressive Medications Scale (BAASIS) self-report and clinician-reported visual analog scale (VAS) at 2 time points. Baseline theory-derived correlates of NA were identified using single and multiple regression analysis. The diagnostic accuracy of BAASIS and clinician-reported VAS was tested against an exploratory EM NA cutoff of < 95%. RESULTS The median EM adherence (n = 55) was 97.5% (range, 48-100%), while the 25th percentile was 92.1%. Lack of membership in a CML patient support group, living alone, and third-line treatment were associated with EM NA on multiple regression analysis. The BAASIS self-report (n = 94) had a sensitivity of 67% and a specificity of 71% for diagnosing NA, while clinician-reported VAS (n = 89) had a sensitivity of 78% and specificity of 42%. CONCLUSION A quarter of patients had potentially clinically meaningful NA. These NA correlates and the BAASIS provide a basis for identifying nonadherent patients who can be targeted by interventions.
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- Avi Leader
- Institute of Hematology, Davidoff Cancer Center, Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel.
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- Institute of Hematology, Davidoff Cancer Center, Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel; Department of Medicine A, Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Department of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
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- Institute of Hematology, Davidoff Cancer Center, Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Department of Pharmacy, Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Department of Pharmacy, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel; Hematology Institute and Blood Bank, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
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- Israeli CML Patients Organization, Netanya, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel; Integrative medicine and Cancer Survivorship Program; Davidoff Cancer Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel; Integrative medicine and Cancer Survivorship Program; Davidoff Cancer Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Hematology Institute, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Institute of Hematology, Davidoff Cancer Center, Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel; Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
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- Institute of Nursing Science, Department Public Health, University of Basel, Switzerland; Academic Center of Nursing and Midwifery, Department Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Belgium
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Wu YP, Linder LA, Kanokvimankul P, Fowler B, Parsons BG, Macpherson CF, Johnson RH. Use of a Smartphone Application for Prompting Oral Medication Adherence Among Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer. Oncol Nurs Forum 2018; 45:69-76. [PMID: 29251285 DOI: 10.1188/18.onf.69-76] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To explore the feasibility and acceptability of use of a smartphone medication reminder application to promote adherence to oral medications among adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer.
. SAMPLE & SETTING 23 AYAs with cancer from a Children's Oncology Group-affiliated children's hospital and a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in Salt Lake City, UT.
. METHODS & VARIABLES Participants were asked to use the application for eight weeks. Data on application usage were obtained from a cloud-based server hosted by the application developers. Weekly self-report questionnaires were completed. Feasibility was assessed through participants' usage and responses. Acceptability was assessed through participants' perceived ease of use and usefulness.
. RESULTS Almost all participants used the application at least once. More than half reported that they took their medications immediately when they received reminders. Participants also reported that the application was easy to set up and use, and that it was useful for prompting medication taking.
. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Nurses could continue to test the efficacy of integrating e-health modalities, such as smartphone applications, into efforts to promote medication adherence.
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- Mary Bridge Children's Hospital and Health Center/MultiCare Health System
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Treatment strategies for adolescent and young adult patients with acute myeloid leukemia. Blood 2018; 132:362-368. [PMID: 29895667 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2017-12-778472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2017] [Accepted: 03/05/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) form a unique group of patients with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). They differ in terms of disease biology, psychosocial challenges, survival, and in other important respects from children as well as from middle-aged and older adults. AYAs may be treated using pediatric protocols developed in trials composed primarily of younger patients, or using adult protocols developed in trials composed primarily of older patients. After reviewing the distinguishing characteristics of AYAs with AML, we compare and contrast the chemotherapy approaches and argue that neither the pediatric nor adult approaches may be ideally suited for AYAs and the development of AYA-specific approaches merits further consideration. We finish by putting forth ideas for future research to optimize chemotherapy treatment of AYAs with AML.
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Tsai YF, Huang WC, Cho SF, Hsiao HH, Liu YC, Lin SF, Liu TC, Chang CS. Side effects and medication adherence of tyrosine kinase inhibitors for patients with chronic myeloid leukemia in Taiwan. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e11322. [PMID: 29953021 PMCID: PMC6039620 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Nonadherence is common in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and leads to treatment failure and poor outcomes. Side effects due to treatment are also common in patients with CML. However, no study has investigated the link between side effects and medication adherence for patients with CML in Taiwan. Therefore, the aim of our study was to explore the influence of side effects on medication adherence in Taiwanese patients with CML.CML in chronic-phase patients treated with breakpoint cluster region-Abelson murine leukemia viral oncogene homolog 1 tyrosine kinase inhibitors were recruited. We designed a questionnaire to collect baseline patient information, medication adherence (measured using the 8-item Morisky Medication Adherence Scale), and side effects. Clinical outcomes were assessed by the 3-month early molecular response rate and the 12-month major molecular response rate. Statistical comparisons of different parameters between adherent and nonadherent groups were conducted.Fifty-eight patients were enrolled in this study, and 31% of them had poor adherence. The lack of information about treatment and medication was the major reason for poor medication adherence. Patients who were younger and unmarried were prone to poor adherence. The occurrence of side effects carried no statistically significant influence on adherence. Poor adherence resulted in a poor treatment response (lower 3-month early molecular response rate and lower 12-month major molecular response rate).Poor adherence is common in Taiwanese patients with CML. The main reason for a decrease in the adherence rate is the lack of comprehensive information about treatment and medication, particularly in young and single population. The next urgent step is to educate patients about their treatment and management of side effects to improve adherence and treatment outcome for patients with CML in Taiwan.
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- Yu-Fen Tsai
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
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- School of Medicine, I-Shou University
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, E-Da Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Adherence to Oral Anticancer Medications: Evolving Interprofessional Roles and Pharmacist Workforce Considerations. PHARMACY 2018. [PMID: 29518017 PMCID: PMC5874562 DOI: 10.3390/pharmacy6010023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Interprofessional care is exhibited in outpatient oncology practices where practitioners from a myriad of specialties (e.g., oncology, nursing, pharmacy, health informatics and others) work collectively with patients to enhance therapeutic outcomes and minimize adverse effects. Historically, most ambulatory-based anticancer medication therapies have been administrated in infusion clinics or physician offices. Oral anticancer medications (OAMs) have become increasingly prevalent and preferred by patients for use in residential or other non-clinic settings. Self-administration of OAMs represents a significant shift in the management of cancer care and role responsibilities for patients and clinicians. While patients have a greater sense of empowerment and convenience when taking OAMs, adherence is a greater challenge than with intravenous therapies. This paper proposes use of a qualitative systems evaluation, based on theoretical frameworks for interdisciplinary team collaboration and systems science, to examine the social interactionism involved with the use of intravenous anticancer treatments and OAMs (as treatment technologies) by describing patient, organizational, and social systems considerations in communication, care, control, and context (i.e., Kaplan’s 4Cs). This conceptualization can help the healthcare system prepare for substantial workforce changes in cancer management, including increased utilization of oncology pharmacists.
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Medication adherence among allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients: a pilot single-center study. Bone Marrow Transplant 2017; 53:231-233. [PMID: 29155420 DOI: 10.1038/bmt.2017.233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Bouwman L, Eeltink CM, Visser O, Janssen JJWM, Maaskant JM. Prevalence and associated factors of medication non-adherence in hematological-oncological patients in their home situation. BMC Cancer 2017; 17:739. [PMID: 29121889 PMCID: PMC5679497 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-017-3735-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Accepted: 10/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Medication non-adherence is associated with poor health outcomes and increased health care costs. Depending on definitions, reported non-adherence rates in cancer patients ranges between 16 and 100%, which illustrates a serious problem. In malignancy, non-adherence reduces chances of achievement of treatment response and may thereby lead to progression or even relapse. Except for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), the extent of non-adherence has not been investigated in hematological-oncological patients in an outpatient setting. In order to explore ways to optimize cancer treatment results, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of self-administered medication non-adherence and to identify potential associated factors in hematological-oncological patients in their home situation. METHODS This is an exploratory cross-sectional study, carried out at the outpatient clinic of the Department of Hematology at the VU University medical center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands between February and April 2014. Hematological-oncological outpatients were sent questionnaires retrieving information on patient characteristics, medication adherence, beliefs about medication, anxiety, depression, coping, and quality of life. We performed uni- and multivariable analysis to identify predictors for medication non-adherence. RESULTS In total, 472 participants were approached of which 259 (55%) completed the questionnaire and met eligibility criteria. Prevalence of adherence in this group (140 male; 54,1%; median age 60 (18-91)) was 50%. In univariate analysis, (lower) age, (higher) education level, living alone, working, perception of receiving insufficient social support, use of bisphosphonates, depression, helplessness (ICQ), global health, role function, emotional function, cognitive function, social functioning, fatigue, dyspnea, diarrhea were found to be significantly related (p = <0.20) to medication non-adherence. In multivariable analysis, younger age, (higher) education level and fatigue remained significantly related (p = <0.10) to medication non-adherence. CONCLUSIONS This cross-sectional study shows that 50% of the participants were non-adherent. Lower age, living alone and perception of insufficient social support were associated factors of non-adherence in hematological-oncological adult patients in their home-situation.
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- Linda Bouwman
- Department of Hematology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Cancer Center Amsterdam, VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Emma Children’s Hospital, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Medical Faculty, Academic Medical Center and University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Hefner J, Csef EJ, Kunzmann V. Adherence and Coping Strategies in Outpatients With Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Receiving Oral Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors. Oncol Nurs Forum 2017; 44:E232-E240. [PMID: 29052661 DOI: 10.1188/17.onf.e232-e240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To assess adherence and coping strategies in outpatients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) on oral tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs).
. DESIGN Prospective, descriptive.
. SETTING An interdisciplinary oncology outpatient clinic in Germany.
. SAMPLE 35 outpatients with CML on oral TKIs.
. METHODS Adherence and coping strategies were assessed with questionnaires. Clinical data were extracted from medical charts.
. MAIN RESEARCH VARIABLES Adherence rates, main coping strategies, and frequency and contents of single coping strategies.
. FINDINGS 18 patients showed adherence according to the applied screening instrument. Main coping strategies were spirituality and search for meaning. The two single items most frequently specified were adhering to medical instructions and trusting in the medical personnel involved.
. CONCLUSIONS The low adherence rate of 51% most likely resulted from using the Basel Assessment of Adherence Scale as the questionnaire of choice. The relevance of spirituality and search for meaning as main coping strategies has not been shown previously in outpatients with CML. Most patients wish to obey medical instructions accurately and put trust in their oncologists; this introduces a resource that should gain relevance considering the increasing number of oral anticancer drugs.
. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING Nurses are encouraged to routinely assess adherence and spiritual needs in outpatients with CML. Spirituality and search for meaning represent pivotal coping strategies in this group, which has an excellent prognosis. Oncology nurses may help provide tailored support, thereby ameliorating care for these patients.
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Leader A, Raanani P. Switching-On Adherence in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Acta Haematol 2017; 138:138-139. [PMID: 28873366 DOI: 10.1159/000479484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Avi Leader
- Institute of Hematology, Davidoff Cancer Center, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel
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Car J, Tan WS, Huang Z, Sloot P, Franklin BD. eHealth in the future of medications management: personalisation, monitoring and adherence. BMC Med 2017; 15:73. [PMID: 28376771 PMCID: PMC5381075 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-017-0838-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2016] [Accepted: 03/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, healthcare systems face major challenges with medicines management and medication adherence. Medication adherence determines medication effectiveness and can be the single most effective intervention for improving health outcomes. In anticipation of growth in eHealth interventions worldwide, we explore the role of eHealth in the patients' medicines management journey in primary care, focusing on personalisation and intelligent monitoring for greater adherence. DISCUSSION eHealth offers opportunities to transform every step of the patient's medicines management journey. From booking appointments, consultation with a healthcare professional, decision-making, medication dispensing, carer support, information acquisition and monitoring, to learning about medicines and their management in daily life. It has the potential to support personalisation and monitoring and thus lead to better adherence. For some of these dimensions, such as supporting decision-making and providing reminders and prompts, evidence is stronger, but for many others more rigorous research is urgently needed. CONCLUSIONS Given the potential benefits and barriers to eHealth in medicines management, a fine balance needs to be established between evidence-based integration of technologies and constructive experimentation that could lead to a game-changing breakthrough. A concerted, transdisciplinary approach adapted to different contexts, including low- and middle-income contries is required to realise the benefits of eHealth at scale.
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- Josip Car
- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 3 Fusionopolis Link, #06-13, Nexus@One-North, South tower, Singapore, 138543 Singapore
- Global eHealth Unit, Department of Primary Care and Public Health, School of Public Health, Imperial College, London, UK
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 3 Fusionopolis Link, #06-13, Nexus@One-North, South tower, Singapore, 138543 Singapore
- Nanyang Institute of Technology in Health and Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
- Health Services and Outcomes Research Department, National Healthcare Group, Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre for Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, 3 Fusionopolis Link, #06-13, Nexus@One-North, South tower, Singapore, 138543 Singapore
- Nanyang Institute of Technology in Health and Medicine, Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Computational Science Laboratory, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- ITMO University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
- Complexity Institute, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Research Department of Practice and Policy, UCL School of Pharmacy, London, UK
- Centre for Medication Safety and Service Quality, Pharmacy Department, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK
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Hall A, Lynagh M, Tzelepis F, Paul C, Bryant J. How can we help haematological cancer survivors cope with the changes they experience as a result of their cancer? Ann Hematol 2016; 95:2065-2076. [PMID: 27623627 DOI: 10.1007/s00277-016-2806-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2016] [Accepted: 08/23/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Haematological cancer often necessitates that individuals make significant lifestyle and behaviour changes to protect themselves against infections. It is essential that haematological cancer survivors receive the support and information they require to adjust to such changes. This cross-sectional survey of 259 haematological cancer survivors found that over two thirds of haematological cancer survivors would like to receive more detailed information or help with: diet and nutrition that takes into account their diagnosis and treatment, how to manage the symptoms from the cancer and/or treatment, signs and symptoms to be aware of that may indicate a possible infection and appropriate exercise. Over a third of survivors reported that they had to make changes to reduce their chance of infection, with social restriction the most commonly reported area of change survivors made. Improving communication and access to care and providing additional emotional support may assist survivors in making these additional changes. Healthcare providers should use this information to better support haematological cancer survivors in dealing with the effects haematological cancer has on their life.
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- Alix Hall
- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia. .,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia.
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- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia.,Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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