Nurse and pharmacist systemic anti-cancer therapy review clinics and their impact on patient experience and care: A systematic review.

Only 15 papers met inclusion criteria, and many used generic role titles, making it difficult to compare specific practices. Findings are limited by international variation in regulation and prescribing rights, reducing transferability. Two papers used secondary analysis of the same primary dataset, potentially over-weighting one study's findings. Patient experience data was sparse, often not SACT-specific, or from underpowered studies. No papers were excluded based on quality, and the search strategy missed several included papers initially, suggesting potential retrieval bias.

The research was supported by funding from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. The authors declared no conflicts of interest.

Do not assume that establishing a nurse or pharmacist-led clinic automatically improves patient adherence, holistic care, or clinical outcomes. The evidence shows these benefits are not proven, and clinics often remain task-oriented rather than truly patient-centered.