Intravenous versus Subcutaneous Drug Administration. Which Do Patients Prefer? A Systematic Review

Kelly Stoner, Helena Harder (), Lesley Fallowfield and Valerie Jenkins

The Patient: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, 2015, vol. 8, issue 2, 145-153

Abstract: Results suggest that patients prefer SC over IV delivery. Patient preference has clearly been neglected in clinical research, but it is important in medical decision making when choosing treatment methods as it has implications for adherence and quality of life. If the safety and efficacy of both administration routes are equivalent, then the most important factor should be patient preference as this will ensure optimal treatment adherence and ultimately improve patient experience or satisfaction. Future drug efficacy and safety studies should include contemporaneous, actual patient preference where possible, utilizing appropriate measures. Copyright Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015

Date: 2015
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