A qualitative research of influence factors of medication adherence for breast cancer patients with hormonal therapy
10.3760/j.issn.1674-2907.2014.24.016
- VernacularTitle:乳腺癌患者内分泌治疗服药依从性影响因素的质性研究
- Author:
Yehui ZHU
1
;
Jiajia QIU
;
Yan HU
;
Zhenqi LU
;
Jialing HUANG
Author Information
1. 200032 上海，复旦大学护理学院
- Keywords:
Breast neoplasm;
Hormonal therapy;
Adherence;
Qualitative study
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2014;20(24):3053-3057
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To explore the influence factors of medication adherence of hormonal therapy for breast cancer patients .Methods In-depth interviews were conducted to 15 healthcare professionals . Results The results of in-depth interviews for breast cancer experts showed that medication adherence of hormonal therapy of breast cancer patients was influenced by multiple factors , including patient-related, condition-related, therapy-related, family related and health system related factors .The balance between side effects and efficacy were the key point of medication adherence for breast cancer patients .The awareness on the importance of hormonal therapy was insufficient among breast cancer patients .Lack of dynamic monitoring indicators and channels to communicate with health professionals were the most significant influence on the adherence to hormonal therapy .Conclusions It is recommended that individualized and effective interventions should be implored to improve the adherence to hormonal therapy for breast cancer patients .
