Patients' knowledge and awareness of safe handling of oral anticancer agents at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Oman.

Moataz M HassanDhabya Al-MarzooqHanan Al-HabsiAmna Al-HasharMurtadha K Al-KhaboriMansour Al-MoundhriIbrahim Al-Zakwani

Published in: Journal of oncology pharmacy practice : official publication of the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (2021)

While two-thirds of patients stored their oral anticancer medications properly, more than half used inappropriate handling procedures. Disposal practices were inconsistent and did not adhere to the reported international guidelines.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
primary care
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
ionic liquid
municipal solid waste