Abstract

Oral medication adherence in the older adult with cancer, age 65 years and older, is a significant clinical problem. Adherence rates are estimated at only 50%, which can lead to suboptimal treatment efficacy, poor symptom control, and reduced survival. Patient attitudes and beliefs can improve oral medication adherence and quality of life, while reducing unnecessary emergency room visits, and hospitalizations. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a communication intervention that has been shown to improve oral medication adherence in persons with chronic illness, including cancer. The purpose of this evidence-based practice (EBP) project was to explore the influence of MI on adherence and attitudes to oral oncology medications, and the impact on health-related quality of life in the older adult with cancer.

Author Details

Janelle Tipton, DNP, APRN-CNS, AOCN

Sigma Membership

Zeta Theta at-Large

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Mixed/Multi Method Research

Keywords:

Motivational Interviewing, Older Adults with Cancer, Elderly Cancer Patients, Elderly, Cancer, Medication Adherence, Patient Attitudes, Quality of Life

Advisor

Susan Sochacki

Second Advisor

Eileen Walsh

Third Advisor

Cheryl E. Gies

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

The University of Toledo

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2021-08-19

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