Mobile-Based Oral Chemotherapy Adherence-Enhancing Interventions: Scoping Review

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Digital Health
• Public Health

Background:

• Adherence to oral chemotherapy is critical for cancer patient outcomes.
• Mobile phone interventions effectively improve medication adherence in other chronic diseases.
• Evidence for mobile phone interventions in oral chemotherapy adherence is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore existing mobile phone-delivered interventions for oral chemotherapy adherence.
• To examine the effectiveness of these interventions.
• To identify opportunities for future intervention development.

Main Methods:

• Scoping review following Arksey and O'Malley's framework.
• Analysis of 5 studies reporting on 4 interventions for adults with diverse cancer types.

Main Results:

• Interventions using text messages and mobile apps were acceptable, useful, and feasible.
• Key strategies included symptom management and medication reminders.
• Stakeholder engagement and design frameworks are crucial for development.

Conclusions:

• Literature on mobile phone interventions for oral chemotherapy adherence is scarce but promising.
• Existing interventions are well-received by cancer patients.
• Future interventions require stakeholder input, design frameworks, and economic evaluations.