KHẢO SÁT NHU CẦU TƯ VẤN THÔNG TIN THUỐC Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH UNG THƯ ĐIỀU TRỊ TẠI BỆNH VIỆN NHÂN DÂN GIA ĐỊNH

Abstract

Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. In Vietnam, the incidence and mortality rates of cancer have been increasing rapidly year by year. Monitoring and assessing the needs for medication counseling and patient care among cancer patients plays a vital role in improving treatment outcomes and quality of care. Objectives: To investigate the demand for medication counseling among cancer patients at Gia Dinh People's Hospital and to identify factors associated with their counseling needs. Methods: The cross-sectional study described 228 cancer patients being treated at Nhan dan Gia Dinh Hospital from 04/2024 to 08/2024. Results: The median age of the study subjects was 63 (69-56), with females accounting for 68%. The percentage of patients who need information consultation is 84.65%. Patients in the group ≤ 60 years old (p=0.035) and with a treatment period of ≤ 1 year (p=0.004) have a higher need for information counseling. Factors such as education level, treatment time and history of surgery affect the patient's need for information counseling of statistical significance (p<0.005). Conclusion: The demand for medication counseling among cancer patients is remarkably high. Drug-related information constitutes an essential component of comprehensive cancer care.