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Open Access 01-03-2021 | Cytostatic Therapy | Original Article

Demand for weekend outpatient chemotherapy among patients with cancer in Japan

Authors: Hideki Katayama, Masahiro Tabata, Toshio Kubo, Katsuyuki Kiura, Junji Matsuoka, Yoshinobu Maeda

Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer | Issue 3/2021

Abstract

Background

Advanced cancer therapeutics have improved patient survival, leading to an increase in the number of patients who require long-term outpatient chemotherapy. However, the available schedule options for chemotherapy are generally limited to traditional business hours.

Method

In 2017, we surveyed 721 patients with cancer in Okayama, Japan, regarding their preferences for evening and weekend (Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday) chemotherapy appointments.

Results

A preference for evening and weekend appointment options was indicated by 37% of the respondents. Patients who requested weekend chemotherapy were younger, female, with no spouse or partner, living alone, employed, and currently receiving treatment. Among these factors, age and employment status were significantly associated with a preference for weekend chemotherapy, according to multivariate analysis.

Conclusion

Our findings reveal a demand for evening and weekend outpatient chemotherapy, especially among young, employed patients.

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Title: Demand for weekend outpatient chemotherapy among patients with cancer in Japan
Authors: Hideki Katayama
Masahiro Tabata
Toshio Kubo
Katsuyuki Kiura
Junji Matsuoka
Yoshinobu Maeda
Publication date: 01-03-2021
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Keyword: Cytostatic Therapy
Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 0941-4355
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7339
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-020-05575-x

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