Table 2.
Delivery of Information: Survey responses about how and when providers educate patients and families about oral chemotherapy.
| Percent of Survey Respondents | |
|---|---|
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| Discussion about therapy | 100% |
| Emphasis on role and function of oral chemotherapy (during discussion) | 30% |
| Emphasis on dosing guidelines only (during discussion) | 70% |
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| Printed information handouts are included at the time of discussion | 82% |
| Printed calendars provided | 20% |
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| Discussions take place at the start of every three-week cycle | 40–50% |
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| How do you assess patient/parent comprehension? | |
| Ask for “read back” after teaching | 70% |
| No formal assessment | 30% |
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| Do you think that parents and caregivers understand what is being taught? | |
| Majority of caregivers understand | 79% |
| All caregivers understand | 13% |