Development of a medication taking support model for the patients receiving oral anticancer agents

2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 23593257
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Research Field: Clinical nursing
• Research Institution: Keio University
• Principal Investigator: YAGASAKI Kaori 慶應義塾大学, 看護医療学部, 准教授 (80459247)
• Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha): KOMATSU Hiroko 慶應義塾大学, 看護医療学部, 教授 (60158300)
• Co-Investigator(Renkei-kenkyūsha): ITO Kazuhiro 聖路加国際大学, 看護学部, 教授 (80184646)
• Project Period (FY): 2011-04-28 – 2015-03-31
• Keywords: 経口抗がん薬 / アドヒアランス / 服薬支援 / 質的研究 / がん患者

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study is to develop a medication taking support model for the patients receiving oral anticancer agents. In this study, two qualitative studies were conducted. As the result, this study made it clear that patients with cancer experienced inner conflict between rational belief and emotional resistance to taking the medication. Another study revealed a compelling need for nursing presence in oral chemotherapy. In their partnership with patients, nurses should be attentive, connect with patients, elicit patients’ unmet needs, and provide committed patient support. Rather than traditional reactive approach, proactive patient care is required. From these results, the importance of supporting patient adherence in patient-centered care was revealed.

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