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Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

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A Randomized Controlled Trial Of The Feasibility And Preliminary Efficacy Of A Texting Intervention On Medication Adherence In Adults Prescribed Oral Anti-Cancer Agents: Study Protocol, Sandra L. Spoelstra, Charles W. Given, Alla Sikorskii, Constantinos K. Coursaris, Atreyee Majumder, Tracy Dekoekkoek, Monica Schueller, Barbara A. Given Jun 2016

A Randomized Controlled Trial Of The Feasibility And Preliminary Efficacy Of A Texting Intervention On Medication Adherence In Adults Prescribed Oral Anti-Cancer Agents: Study Protocol, Sandra L. Spoelstra, Charles W. Given, Alla Sikorskii, Constantinos K. Coursaris, Atreyee Majumder, Tracy Dekoekkoek, Monica Schueller, Barbara A. Given

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

Aim: The aim of this study was to report a study protocol that examines feasibility, preliminary efficacy and satisfaction of a text message intervention on the outcome of medication adherence in adult patients prescribed oral anti-cancer agents. Background: Administration of oral anti-cancer agents occurs in the home setting, requiring patients to self-manage the regimen as prescribed. However, many barriers to medication adherence exist: regimens are often complex, with cycling of two or more medications; side effects of treatment; most cancer patients are older with comorbid conditions and competing demands; and cognitive decline and forgetfulness may occur. Research indicates patients miss …


Recruitment & Enrollment Of Older Adults Into Mobile Phone Text Message Clinical Trials, Sandra Spoelstra Nov 2015

Recruitment & Enrollment Of Older Adults Into Mobile Phone Text Message Clinical Trials, Sandra Spoelstra

Sandra L. Spoelstra, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN

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