Oral Chemotherapy Education: Using Innovation to Ensure Broad Access

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2016 Apr;20(2):126-8. doi: 10.1188/16.CJON.126-128.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to share one institution's intervention to improve oral chemotherapy patient education. The overall aim was to provide clinicians with a single source of educational materials that would meet a diverse group of patients' educational needs and be consistent with published guidelines. .

Keywords: audiovisual education; oral chemotherapy; social media.

MeSH terms

  • Access to Information
  • Administration, Oral
  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
  • CD-ROM
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods*
  • Teaching Materials / supply & distribution*
  • Total Quality Management
  • United States

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents