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Patient Satisfaction Survey on Portable Infusion Pumps for Colorectal Cancer Chemotherapy: Hard-Shelled or Soft-Shelled?
Yamada, Taku; Kikuchi, Taketomo; Nagasu, Sachiko; Hashimoto, Kayoko; Furukawa, Eri; Matsumoto, Hirokazu; Tsutsumi, Kazuki; Tanaka, Toshimitsu; Kugishima, Miho; Kawaguchi, Takumi; Fujita, Fumihiko; Higuchi, Kyouko; Miwa, Keisuke.
Afiliação
  • Yamada T; Department of Pharmacy, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Kikuchi T; Department of Pharmacy, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Nagasu S; Multidisciplinary Treatment Cancer Center, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Hashimoto K; Department of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Furukawa E; Department of Nursing, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Matsumoto H; Department of Nursing, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Tsutsumi K; Department of Pharmacy, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Tanaka T; Department of Pharmacy, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Kugishima M; Multidisciplinary Treatment Cancer Center, Kurume University Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Kawaguchi T; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Fujita F; Department of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Higuchi K; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
  • Miwa K; Department of Surgery, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
Patient Prefer Adherence ; 18: 1443-1449, 2024.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39006486
ABSTRACT

Purpose:

Elastomeric infusion pumps are widely used in colorectal cancer chemotherapy. However, no studies to date have investigated patient preferences regarding different infusion pump types. Patients and

Methods:

Twenty patients with unresectable colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy were initially treated with a portable hard-shelled continuous infusion pump, followed by a soft-shelled continuous infusion pump. The respondents used a numerical rating scale (0-10) to rate their comfort when using each pump, their ease of carrying it, the pump size and shape, its weight, their ease of reading its memory, and their overall satisfaction with it. They were then asked to determine which pump they would ultimately prefer.

Results:

In terms of comfort, significantly higher user satisfaction was reported for the soft-shelled pump during the daytime and when going out (P < 0.001, P < 0.001, respectively). For pump portability, size, shape, and weight, the soft-shelled type also outperformed the hard-shelled one (P < 0.001, P=0.0011, P < 0.001, respectively). However, the hard-shelled pump scored significantly better in terms of ease of viewing memory (P < 0.001). Overall satisfaction was significantly higher for the soft-shelled pump than the hard-shelled type (P=0.0095). Finally, 13 patients (65%) indicated that they would prefer a soft-shelled pump for their next treatment, while only one patient (5%) preferred a hard-shelled alternative. A preference for soft-shelled pump was observed, particularly in female patients and those with a body mass index of < 22 kg/m2.

Conclusion:

The selection of portable elastomeric infusion pumps should consider the preferences of patients with colorectal cancer, as these devices have the potential to enhance their quality of life.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Patient Prefer Adherence Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Japão País de publicação: Nova Zelândia

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Patient Prefer Adherence Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Japão País de publicação: Nova Zelândia