Abstract
Structured patient education sessions teach oncology patients about newly prescribed oral chemotherapy medication. Sessions assist patients to identify barriers that may cause non-adherence to prescribed medication. Sessions promote skills, increase knowledge and improve positive healthcare provider relationships which maintain adherence when medication regimens are given in the outpatient setting.
Sigma Membership
Epsilon
Lead Author Affiliation
Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York, USA
Type
Poster
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Adherence, Medication Oral Agent Teaching Tool (MOATT), Structured Education
Recommended Citation
Newman, Virginia, "Structured patient education and medication adherence in oncology patients prescribed oral chemotherapy" (2018). INRC (Congress). 30.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/posters_2018/30
Conference Name
29th International Nursing Research Congress
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Melbourne, Australia
Conference Year
2018
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Structured patient education and medication adherence in oncology patients prescribed oral chemotherapy
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Structured patient education sessions teach oncology patients about newly prescribed oral chemotherapy medication. Sessions assist patients to identify barriers that may cause non-adherence to prescribed medication. Sessions promote skills, increase knowledge and improve positive healthcare provider relationships which maintain adherence when medication regimens are given in the outpatient setting.