| Abstract: |
BACKGROUND: Treatment for cancer is trending toward oral therapies, which patients can self-manage from home. Proper adherence to oral therapy is vital to safe and optimal care in this set-ting. Mobile health interventions (i.e., text message reminders, mobile applications, and automated calls) are an evolving strategy aimed at improving medication adherence for patients on long-term oral therapies. OBJECTIVES: This review aims to provide an overview of research outcomes for the use of mobile health interventions among patients with cancer. METHODS: A comprehensive review of CINAHL®, MEDLINE®, and PubMed® was completed. Eleven articles were eligible for inclusion in this review. FINDINGS: Mobile health interventions are an acceptable approach among patients with cancer and may improve adherence outcomes for those at highest risk for suboptimal adherence. © 2021, Oncology Nursing Society. All rights reserved. |
