Oral self-management of palbociclib using mobile technology: Findings from a nurse-led randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Test the feasibility and effectiveness of a text message reminder intervention for the self-management of oral anticancer medication in patients with metastatic breast cancer.

Methods

Forty-three females initiating treatment with palbociclib participated in a two-armed prospective randomized clinical trial. Participants were randomized into the control (n = 21) and intervention groups (n = 22) from January 2020 to January 2023. Survey responses were collected at three-time points; (1) at consent, (2) end of treatment cycles, and (3) at a follow-up clinic visit. Surveys included a demographic questionnaire, the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire, post-study assessment, and the R-15 Participant Satis

SUBMITTER: Mazzella-Ebstein A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653135 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature