Improving Adherence to Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Innovative Nurse-Driven Solutions

Oncologist. 2022 Aug 5;27(8):607-609. doi: 10.1093/oncolo/oyac112.

Abstract

Despite its proven efficacy, adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy remains a significant challenge around the world and in sub-Saharan Africa. This commentary discusses the results of the study by Getachew and colleagues, which examined the use of a multi-pronged nurse-led intervention to improve adherence to endocrine therapy in Ethiopia.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Breast
  • Breast Neoplasms*
  • Ethiopia
  • Female
  • HIV Infections*
  • Humans