Enhancing Oral Anticancer Medication Safety Through an Interprofessional Competence and Consultation Model

Authors

Maryam Ali Alkahtani, Meshari Bashir Rabea Alrashidi, Ayedh Hadi Ayedh Alqahtani, Nawaf Sameer Hanidhal Al Mutairi

Abstract

The advent of oral anticancer medications has revolutionized cancer treatment but
introduced challenges in ensuring medication safety, adherence, and optimal outcomes. This paper proposes an interprofessional competence and consultation model to enhance
medication safety for patients receiving oral anticancer therapies. Guided by implementation science frameworks, the model fosters interprofessional collaboration, implements robust medication therapy management processes, promotes patient-centered care and shared decision-making, and leverages continuous quality improvement strategies. Key components include comprehensive medication reconciliation, patient education, adherence monitoring, adverse effect management, and deprescribing. The model's implementation involves
stakeholder engagement, workforce training, tailored strategies addressing barriers, and
rigorous evaluation using mixed methods and the RE-AIM framework. While challenges like resistance to change and resource constraints are anticipated, the model represents a
significant opportunity to improve medication safety, enhance patient outcomes, and optimize the delivery of oral anticancer therapies through a systematic, evidence-based approach.

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Enhancing Oral Anticancer Medication Safety Through an Interprofessional Competence and Consultation Model. Maryam Ali Alkahtani, Meshari Bashir Rabea Alrashidi, Ayedh Hadi Ayedh Alqahtani, Nawaf Sameer Hanidhal Al Mutairi. 2020. IJIRCT, Volume 6, Issue 1. Pages 1-7. https://www.ijirct.org/viewPaper.php?paperId=2409006