Start Date

5-3-2024 9:10 AM

End Date

5-3-2024 11:00 AM

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Background

  • Optimization of medication education is important in promoting patient adherence, improving outcomes, and managing toxicities.
  • With the increasing complexities of cancer treatments and an aging population, patient understanding is critical. In addition, chemotherapy is associated with toxicities that often require supportive care management.
  • Historically, institutions and providers decide upon the type, format, and amount of information provided to patients.
  • The aim of the project is to assess patient understanding of information provided in clinic, retention of information after clinic, and patient satisfaction.

Keywords

patient satisfaction, oncology

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Presented at the 2024 Jefferson Health Equity and Quality Improvement (HEQI) Summit.

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May 3rd, 9:10 AM May 3rd, 11:00 AM

Evaluating Patient Satisfaction of Medication Education in Oncology

Background

  • Optimization of medication education is important in promoting patient adherence, improving outcomes, and managing toxicities.
  • With the increasing complexities of cancer treatments and an aging population, patient understanding is critical. In addition, chemotherapy is associated with toxicities that often require supportive care management.
  • Historically, institutions and providers decide upon the type, format, and amount of information provided to patients.
  • The aim of the project is to assess patient understanding of information provided in clinic, retention of information after clinic, and patient satisfaction.