Improving adherence to endocrine therapies: the role of advanced practice nurses

With the trend toward the use of oral rather than intravenous therapies for cancer, nonadherence to treatment has become an increasing concern. Advanced practice nurses are in a good position to assess and monitor adherence to oral endocrine therapies. Research on adherence has been limited; to date...

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Published inOncology (Williston Park, N.Y.) Vol. 20; no. 10 Suppl Nurse Ed; p. 50
Main Authors Kelly, Anne, Agius, Christine R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.2006
Subjects
Administration, Oral
Antineoplastic Agents, Hormonal - administration & dosage
Breast Neoplasms - drug therapy
Breast Neoplasms - nursing
Female
Humans
Nurse-Patient Relations
Patient Compliance
Risk Assessment
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Summary:With the trend toward the use of oral rather than intravenous therapies for cancer, nonadherence to treatment has become an increasing concern. Advanced practice nurses are in a good position to assess and monitor adherence to oral endocrine therapies. Research on adherence has been limited; to date there are no specific published guidelines for ensuring adherence to endocrine regimens. However, studies have identified many factors that may lead to nonadherence, including demographic, social, and psychological characteristics of the patient; characteristics of the disease and the treatment regimen; and the nature and quality of the patient/clinician relationship. These factors provide a framework that advanced practice nurses can use to identify potential problems and to work collaboratively with patients.
ISSN:0890-9091