Evaluation of the Impact of Medication Counseling on Treatment Adherence in Oncology Patients: A Retrospective Study

Authors: Shatha M. Alhalwan, Alanoud N. Alsubaie, Hamza F. Alsamanhodi, Abdullah M. Alhelwan

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13326324

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt65z6

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of medication counselling on treatment adherence among oncology patients using a retrospective analysis.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study involving 150 oncology patients, divided into two groups: those who received medication counselling (n=75) and those who did not (n=75). Data on medication adherence, including Proportion of Days Covered (PDC) and medication refill rates, were extracted from electronic health records. Multivariate regression analysis was used to assess the impact of counselling while controlling for potential confounders.
Results: Patients who received medication counselling had a significantly higher mean PDC (0.85) compared to the non-counseled group (0.77, p=0.04). Medication refill rates were also higher in the counselled group (85.4%) versus the non-counselled group (77.2%, p=0.03). Multivariate analysis confirmed that medication counseling was a significant predictor of higher adherence (p=0.02), independent of other factors such as age, gender, and treatment regimen.
Conclusion: Medication counseling is associated with improved treatment adherence among oncology patients. Integrating structured counseling into oncology care can enhance adherence and potentially improve clinical outcomes.

Keywords: Medication counselling, treatment adherence, oncology, Proportion of Days Covered, medication refill rates, retrospective study

Paper Id: 231019

Published On: 2021-07-05

Published In: Volume 9, Issue 4, July-August 2021

Cite This: Evaluation of the Impact of Medication Counseling on Treatment Adherence in Oncology Patients: A Retrospective Study - Shatha M. Alhalwan, Alanoud N. Alsubaie, Hamza F. Alsamanhodi, Abdullah M. Alhelwan - IJIRMPS Volume 9, Issue 4, July-August 2021. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13326324

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