Validation of a scale to assess adherence to oral chemotherapy based on the experiences of patients and healthcare professionals (EXPAD-ANEO).

ABSTRACT: Background: Lack of adherence to Oral antineoplastic agents (OAAs) treatment has important clinical, social and economic consequences. Objective: To develop and validate a novel instrument for assessing adherence to OAAs, based on the reported experiences of people with cancer in relation to their treatment and the opinions of the healthcare professionals who care for them. Methods: We performed a multicenter validation study of a scale designed to assess adherence to OAAs. First, a steering committee developed the items for an initial scale, based on the results of a qualitative study that evaluated patients' and professionals' experiences with this treatment. We then assessed the validity and reliability of the initial scale in a sample of 268 outpatients with cancer

SUBMITTER: Talens A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10033971 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature