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.

Authors

Virginia Newman

Author Details

Virginia Newman, MSN, RN, AOCNS, Doctoral Studies DNP Adult Gerontology, Molloy College, Rockville Centre Long Island, New York, USA

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

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

Melbourne, Australia

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.