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Policy Implications Of Oral Agents, Sandra L. Spoelstra, Barbara A. Given, Charles W. Given, Marcia Grant
Policy Implications Of Oral Agents, Sandra L. Spoelstra, Barbara A. Given, Charles W. Given, Marcia Grant
Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
OBJECTIVE: With the increasing use of oral antineoplastic agents in cancer management, patients and family members need to understand of how to obtain, safely handle, and store the medication, how and when the medications should be taken, and when to report toxic side effects to accomplish efficacious treatment. DATA SOURCES: Research based articles and conference presentations. CONCLUSION: Cancer centers to modify policies, protocols, or practices to assure safe and proper administration of oral antineoplastic agents. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Clinicians need to monitor and facilitate administration of oral antineoplastic agents, and ultimately improve clinical outcomes.
The Challenges Of Oral Agents As Antineoplastic Treatments, Barbara A. Given, Sandra L. Spoelstra, Marcia Grant
The Challenges Of Oral Agents As Antineoplastic Treatments, Barbara A. Given, Sandra L. Spoelstra, Marcia Grant
Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN
OBJECTIVE: Given the increasing use of oral antineoplastic agents in cancer management, patient adherence is critical to successful treatment outcomes. This article reviews the scope of the problem and issues of adherence to oral antineoplastic agents. DATA SOURCES: Research based and other articles, newsletters, and conference presentations. CONCLUSION: Suboptimal adherence to oral antineoplastic agents is a significant clinical problem that may result in disease or treatment complications, adjustment in treatment regimen, disease progression, and premature death. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: Healthcare providers need to monitor and facilitate adherence by identifying barriers and implementing strategies to assure adherence, and therefore, improve …