Domains of Structured Oral Anticancer Medication Programs: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Problem identification

An interprofessional approach is necessary to support the multifactorial process of patient adherence to oral anticancer medications (OAMs). This scoping review aims to identify structured OAM programs in published literature, identify components within studies, and propose a framework for institutions developing or maintaining OAM programs.

Literature search

Embase®, PubMed®, and CINAHL® databases were searched for studies published between January 2000 and April 2021.

Data evaluation

Two reviewers screened studies and extracted data. Characteristics and specific domains of the OAM programs were captured. Key components of the programs were identified, and a framework was created to guide program development.

Synthesis

Components identified among the 21 studies were education; counseling; follow-up; dedicated clinician contact; adverse event and toxicity monitoring; adherence monitoring; drug procurement, delivery, and supply; patient- and system-level cost reduction; information technology; and risk assessment.

Implications for research

Based on the findings, a framework for building and evaluating OAM adherence programs is proposed. Future studies should evaluate the reliability and validity of this framework because further testing may lead to the development of additional components.

SUBMITTER: Sivakumaran K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9303043 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature