Involving community pharmacies in management of late effects of cancer treatment: Opinions from cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More than 50 % of cancer survivors experience late effects of cancer (LEC). Current models of follow-up care often prove inadequate, resulting in unresolved LEC. Given the pivotal role of community pharmacists as the most accessible healthcare professionals and the demonstrated benefits of evidence-based pharmacy services on patient centered care, exploring the potential contribution of community pharmacies in managing LEC is relevant.

Objective

This study aimed to investigate cancer survivors' needs, preferences, and attitudes regarding pharmacy involvement in managing LEC.

Method

The developed questionnaire based on validated instruments underwent a pilot test among cancer survivors at four Danish community pharmacies. In August 2021, the questionnaire wa

SUBMITTER: Olsen NL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470256 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature