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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Cancer Drug Sensitization In Vitro and In Vivo
Published on: February 6, 2015
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[Feedback on clinical oncology pharmacy].
T Perez1, M Montaleytang1, C Boisseranc2
1Service Pharmacie, Hôpital Timone, AP-HM, Marseille; Aix Marseille Université, Laboratoire de Pharmacie Clinique, Marseille.
Annales Pharmaceutiques Francaises
|December 8, 2019
Summary
Oral anticancer therapies enable home care, but patient self-management of toxicities is crucial. Therapeutic education programs empower patients to manage side effects, improving treatment outcomes and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pharmacology
- Patient Care
Background:
- Oral anticancer therapies are increasingly used, shifting patient care towards home settings.
- This trend necessitates greater patient autonomy in managing treatment and its toxicities.
- Geographical distance from healthcare professionals poses challenges for patients undergoing oral chemotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the experiences of oncology clinical pharmacists in supporting patients with oral anticancer therapies.
- To emphasize the role of therapeutic education in enhancing patient self-management of treatment side effects.
- To share insights from French health facilities regarding home-based oral chemotherapy care.
Main Methods:
- The study reports on the experiences of oncology clinical pharmacists.
- Data were gathered from presentations at the 1st day of clinical oncology pharmacy in Marseille, December 2017.
- Focus is on practical insights from healthcare professionals in real-world settings.
Main Results:
- Oncology clinical pharmacists play a vital role in patient support for oral anticancer therapies.
- Therapeutic education programs are effective in improving patient adherence and side effect management.
- Pharmacists' experiences underscore the need for robust patient education for successful home-based cancer treatment.
Conclusions:
- Empowering patients through education is key to managing oral anticancer drug toxicities at home.
- Enhanced patient autonomy improves quality of life and treatment benefits.
- Clinical pharmacists are essential in facilitating effective home-based cancer care and patient education.
Keywords:
Day of oncology clinical pharmacyJournée de Pharmacie Clinique Oncologique (JPCO)Optimal drug therapyOptimisation thérapeutiqueOral Anticancer TherapyPharmaceutical follow upSuivi PharmaceutiqueTherapeutic educationThérapie Orale AnticancéreuseÉducation thérapeutiqueMore Related Videos
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