Examining adherence to oral anticancer medications through a human factors engineering framework: Protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of oral anticancer medications has increased over the past few decades, opening new possibilities in cancer care and improving convenience for patients and caregivers. However, adherence levels continue to be suboptimal, potentially jeopardizing therapeutic benefits. Poor adherence levels may indicate gaps in current strategies and interventions aimed at enhancing medication adherence and the extent to which they address the complex and multi-faceted medication management needs of patients and their caregivers. Beyond commonly understood barriers (e.g., forgetting to take medications), adherence interventions must address systemic barriers that may not be fully appreciated by members of the healthcare system. This scoping review aims to apply a systems framewo

SUBMITTER: Lin ID 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9499223 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature