Unmet information needs and knowledge gaps in cancer patients undergoing oral anticancer therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The increasing use of oral anticancer therapy (OAT) requires self-management skills from cancer patients. Adequate information and counseling, as well as medication literacy, are key elements of safe and successful therapy in the patient's home.

Objective

The aim of the study was to identify unmet information needs and knowledge gaps of cancer patients regarding their therapy with OAT.

Methods

Semi-structured, guideline-based interviews with cancer patients undergoing OAT were conducted, recorded and professionally transcribed. The transcripts were analysed using qualitative content analysis.

Results

A total of 21 interviews were conducted. Fifteen of the interviewees were female, the median age was 69.6 years. Patients with solid tumours as well as

SUBMITTER: Moritz AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12712599 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature