Development of a self-management intervention to improve tamoxifen adherence in breast cancer survivors using an Intervention Mapping framework.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Up to 50% of women prescribed tamoxifen do not take it as prescribed for the full duration, which increases risk of recurrence and mortality. The current paper describes the development of a self-management intervention aiming to improve adherence in breast cancer survivors taking tamoxifen.

Methods

The intervention was developed following an Intervention Mapping approach. The content of the intervention was determined by theories of health behaviour and empirical evidence. Development was an iterative process involving input from expert researchers, clinicians and patient representatives.

Results

The intervention was designed to improve both intentional and unintentional non-adherence. Key features included modifying unhelpful illness and treatment beliefs,

SUBMITTER: Moon Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8062369 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature