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An Intervention To Improve Adherence And Symptoms For Oral Oncolytics, Sandra Spoelstra
An Intervention To Improve Adherence And Symptoms For Oral Oncolytics, Sandra Spoelstra
Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
Background. The use of oral chemotherapy agents to treat cancer has increased. Patients are responsible for adhering to complex dosing regimens, while monitoring and managing symptoms from side effects of the chemotherapy at home.
Objective. This study examined an intervention to manage symptoms and promote adherence to oral chemotherapy agents.
Intervention and Methods. A 3 group exploratory pilot study determined how an Automated Voice Response (AVR) system alone (N=40), or the AVR with strategies to manage symptoms and adherence (N=40), or the AVR with strategies to manage adherence (N=39) reduced symptom severity and improved adherence. Participants received a …