TY - JOUR
T1 - Adherence to oral endocrine therapy for breast cancer
T2 - A nursing perspective
AU - Miaskowski, Christine
AU - Shockney, Lillie
AU - Chlebowski, Rowan T.
PY - 2008/4
Y1 - 2008/4
N2 - Many factors contribute to the success or failure of adjuvant therapy, but perhaps one of the most critical is treatment adherence. Patients do not adhere to prescribed therapy for a variety of reasons, and each one should be uncovered and addressed or managed accordingly to maintain therapeutic levels and give patients the best chance for positive outcomes. Nurses are well positioned to play a central role in promoting adherence by ensuring that patients understand the need for treatment and by identifying any underlying causes of non adherence to therapy. When the issues are identified and addressed effectively, patients' chances for successful clinical outcomes are greatly improved. This article summarizes the issues surrounding adherence, paying specific attention to adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer, and outlines strategies to reduce non adherence that nurses can incorporate into clinical practice.
AB - Many factors contribute to the success or failure of adjuvant therapy, but perhaps one of the most critical is treatment adherence. Patients do not adhere to prescribed therapy for a variety of reasons, and each one should be uncovered and addressed or managed accordingly to maintain therapeutic levels and give patients the best chance for positive outcomes. Nurses are well positioned to play a central role in promoting adherence by ensuring that patients understand the need for treatment and by identifying any underlying causes of non adherence to therapy. When the issues are identified and addressed effectively, patients' chances for successful clinical outcomes are greatly improved. This article summarizes the issues surrounding adherence, paying specific attention to adjuvant endocrine therapy for breast cancer, and outlines strategies to reduce non adherence that nurses can incorporate into clinical practice.
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U2 - 10.1188/08.CJON.213-221
DO - 10.1188/08.CJON.213-221
M3 - Article
C2 - 18390458
AN - SCOPUS:45549095232
SN - 1092-1095
VL - 12
SP - 213
EP - 221
JO - Clinical journal of oncology nursing
JF - Clinical journal of oncology nursing
IS - 2
ER -