Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Language
English
Publication Date
6-1-2025
Journal
European Journal of Oncology Nursing
DOI
10.1016/j.ejon.2025.102857
PMID
40068277
PMCID
PMC12146089
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
6-1-2026
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Author MSS
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate perceived medication safety in patients with cancer during transitions of care and identify factors associated with their safety perceptions.
Methods: A secondary data analysis was performed on a cross-sectional survey data of from patients with four types of cancer (i.e., colorectal, lung, prostate, and breast). Perceived medication safety was measured by the sum score of four survey items that assessed patients' feelings about medication safety during transitions of care. Potential associated factors included sociodemographic and clinical factors (i.e., cancer types, taking oral anticancer agents), self-rated health, perceived safety in communicating with clinicians, beliefs about medications, and medication self-management ability. Descriptive statistics, bivariate correlations, and multiple linear regressions were performed.
Results: A total of 183 patients were included, with a mean (SD) age of 65.04 (11.07). Participants reported a moderate level of perceived medication safety (mean [SD] = 13.56 [1.85], median = 13, IQR: 12-15). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that better medication self-management ability (coefficient = 0.29, p < .001), feeling safer in communication with healthcare providers (coefficient = 0.87, p < .001), and having less concern about medications (coefficient = -0.11, p < .001) were significantly associated with higher perceived medication safety. Additionally, younger age (coefficient = -0.03, p = .02) was associated with higher perceived medication safety. The final model explained 43% of the variance.
Conclusions: The study's findings underscore the importance of effective communication and self-management in enhancing medication safety in patients with cancer during transitions of care, particularly for older adults needing additional support.
Keywords
Humans, Cross-Sectional Studies, Male, Female, Aged, Neoplasms, Middle Aged, Antineoplastic Agents, Surveys and Questionnaires, Patient Safety, Secondary Data Analysis, Cancer, Medication safety, Oncology, Transitions
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Cho, Youmin; Hwang, Misun; Gong, Yang; et al., "Factors Associated With Perceived Medication Safety During Transitions of Care in Patients With Cancer: A Secondary Data Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Survey" (2025). Faculty, Staff and Student Publications. 860.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/uthshis_docs/860