Evaluation of Drug-related Problems, Health-related Quality of Life and Survival Outcomes Among Patients With Gastrointestinal Cancers at Kenyatta National Hospital

Abstract

The prevalence of gastrointestinal cancers is increasing in Kenya. Most of the cases are diagnosed late since the initial symptoms are vague. Patients are subjected to different treatment modalities, including radiotherapy, surgery or chemotherapy. The drugs used exhibit adverse effects that impact patient health-related quality of life and survival outcomes. In spite of this, there is insufficient data on drug-related problems, health-related quality of life and survival outcomes among gastrointestinal cancer patients in Kenya...