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Abstract
Background: The out-of-pocket cost of oral oncolytics led to the creation of patient assistance programs (PAPs) as an intervention to mitigate financial toxicity. Despite these programs, eligibility and accessibility barriers may disqualify patients from receiving financial assistance for prescribed oral oncolytics.
Objectives: The objective of this integrative review was to identify eligibility and accessibility barriers related to PAPs.
Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed® and Ovid® databases for articles published from January 2014 through December 2023. Five articles were included in the review.
Findings: Eligibility and accessibility barriers of PAPs include insurance status, income ceilings, out-of-pocket costs, and prescription-to-initiation timeline delays. Overall, findings were mixed on what would qualify a patient for a PAP. Transparency from PAPs and the use of pharmacy-based interventions for PAPs can help clinicians efficiently prescribe oral oncolytics.
期刊介绍：
The Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON) is an official publication of the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and is directed to the practicing nurse specializing in the care of patients with an actual or potential diagnosis of cancer. CJON is a vehicle to promote the mission of ONS, which is to advance excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care. The CJON mission is twofold: to provide practical information necessary to care for patients and their families across the cancer continuum and to develop publication skills in oncology nurses.
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