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Improving Adherence to Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and Innovative Nurse-Driven Solutions

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Despite its proven efficacy, adherence to adjuvant endocrine therapy remains a significant challenge around the world and in sub-Saharan Africa. This commentary discusses the results of the study by Getachew and colleagues, which examined the use of a multi-pronged nurse-led intervention to improve adherence to endocrine therapy in Ethiopia.

Source: The Oncologist

DOI: 10.1093/oncolo/oyac112

Authors: Temidayo A Fadelu, Lori Buswell, Benjamin O Anderson

Institutions: Harvard University, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, University of Washington, World Health Organization

Language: English

Topic: Medication Adherence and Compliance

Subfield: Family Practice

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,494