Quality of care in the course of subcutaneous versus intravenous trastuzumab administration in patients with breast cancer: an integrated time-motion study with mixed-methods research.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to compare the time required and concerns raised by various perspectives of participants regarding administering subcutaneous and intravenous trastuzumab for patients with breast cancer (BC).

Design

This observational time-motion study design with mixed-methods research (cross-sectional surveys and semistructured interviews) was conducted. The time spent on preparing or administering trastuzumab by different healthcare professionals (HCPs) was recorded. The data were analysed by descriptive/inferential statistical analyses, followed by thematic analyses.

Setting

Outpatient and inpatient administration units of a single medical centre in Taiwan.

Participants

The study included patients with early-stage BC who received subcutaneous or

SUBMITTER: Lin HW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10030473 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature