Patients’ knowledge and awareness of safe handling of oral anticancer agents at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Oman

Background Safe handling of oral anticancer agents is of great concern. There is a lack of clear, national guidelines on how patients can safely handle and dispose of unwanted medications. We aimed to evaluate the safe handling, storage, and disposal of oral anticancer drugs among cancer patients an...

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Published in:Journal of oncology pharmacy practice 2023-01, Vol.29 (1), p.112-118
Main Authors: Hassan, Moataz M, Al-Marzooq, Dhabya, Al-Habsi, Hanan, Al-Hashar, Amna, Al-Khabori, Murtadha, Al-Moundhri, Mansour, Al-Zakwani, Ibrahim
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Language:English
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Adult
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic drugs
Antitumor agents
Cancer
Caregivers
Chemotherapy
Cross-Sectional Studies
Hospitals, University
Humans
Neoplasms - drug therapy
Patients
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Background Safe handling of oral anticancer agents is of great concern. There is a lack of clear, national guidelines on how patients can safely handle and dispose of unwanted medications. We aimed to evaluate the safe handling, storage, and disposal of oral anticancer drugs among cancer patients and caregivers at home. Method This cross-sectional survey of adult cancer patients (or their adult caregivers) used a closed-ended questionnaire from May 2019 to March 2020. Results A total of 257 patients (50 ± 15 years; range: 18–93 years) were enrolled; however, only 91% (233/257) reported self-administering oral anticancer medications. Caregivers were more likely to administer oral anticancer agents for patients ≥60 years than those
ISSN:1078-1552
1477-092X
DOI:10.1177/10781552211056238