The Effect of Mandala Technique on Acute Nausea-vomiting and Comfort Level in Cancer Patients
Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and VomitingNursing CariesCancer is an important health problem in the world and in our country, and it ranks second among the causes of death in our country (20.7%). Chemotherapy, one of the most commonly used methods in cancer treatment, causes many physical and emotional symptoms while treating the disease. Nausea-vomiting is a common problem in cancer care, especially in patients receiving chemotherapy. In the literature, there are studies examining non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention and management of nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy, and it is seen that the interventions are mostly within the scope of complementary and alternative approaches. Patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy may experience anticipatory nausea in particular, and this is likely to affect the individual's comfort level. In studies conducted in the field, the comfort level of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy was determined as moderate. Today, mandalas are used effectively in the field of art therapy. The possibility of using mandala in all age groups has contributed to the treatment process of different diseases and disorders, and its effectiveness has been presented to the scientific world with many researches around the world. In adults, the mandala has been used both in the treatment of psychiatric disorders and as a tool to observe the effects of treatments. Art therapy including mandala drawing has significantly reduced the severity of trauma symptoms in individuals with anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. In the study of Zhao & Tang (2017) it was determined that mandala drawing therapy reduced the anxiety of cancer patients. If the reduction of nausea-vomiting affects the comfort level and the person is relieved, a more effective treatment environment is created and the quality of life of the person is increased. In the literature, very limited studies have been reached on the use of the mandala drawing technique in cancer patients. National and international research examining the mandala drawing technique, especially in patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy, could not be reached. The aim of this study is to determine the effect of mandala drawing technique on nausea-vomiting and comfort level in patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy. It is anticipated that the study to be conducted will contribute to nursing interventions in the cancer care process and lead to the planning of new research on the subject.
Effect of Palonosetron, Ondansetron and Dexamethasone in the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea...
Laparoscopic SurgeryPediatrics4 morePostoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is an important outcome for the patient; patients generally rate PONV as worse than postoperative pain. The term PONV is typically used to describe nausea and/or vomiting or retching in the post-anesthetic care unit or within 24 hours postoperatively. Postoperative nausea and vomiting usually resolves or is treated without sequelae, but may require unexpected hospitalization and delay recovery room discharge. In the prophylaxis of PONV, ondansetron is one of the first widely used 5-HT3 receptor antagonists. Palonosetron, on the other hand, is a second generation 5-HT3 receptor antagonist with a half-life of 40 hours and higher receptor binding affinity. In addition, dexamethasone is another class of drugs that has emerged as a potentially useful prophylaxis for patients who are a corticosteroid and are at high risk of PONV with minimal side effects. However, a multimodal approach rather than antiemetic prophylaxis with a single pharmacological agent is described as a good way to reduce PONV, especially in high-risk cases. Conducted a previous systematic review and meta-analysis of the addition of dexamethasone to various 5-HT3 antagonists; however, it included only one study of palonosetron + dexamethasone. Since then, several meta-analyses have been performed on the efficacy of the combination of palonosetron and dexamethasone. This study was designed to find out the incidence of PONV by comparing the efficacy of the combination of palonosetron-dexamethasone, ondansetron-dexamethasone and dexamethasone alone for the prevention of PONV in patients undergoing pediatric laparoscopic surgery.
Cold Application Effects on Nausea and Vomiting After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Laparoscopic CholecystectomyPostoperative Nausea and VomitingThis clinical trial aims to test the effect of cold application on postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Non-invasive Vagal Nerve Stimulation (nVNS) for Symptomatic Exacerbation of Nausea in Patients With...
Chronic Unexplained Nausea and VomitingGastroparesisThe hypothesis of this pilot study is that nVNS will result in relief of nausea by modulation of vagal nerve activity. nVNS is the first non-invasive, handheld medical device applied on the side of the neck and sends gentle, patented mild electrical stimulation through the skin to activate the vagus nerve. nVNS offers a potential alternative to Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) that could eliminate significant risks of injury or illness or identify likely responders to implantable neurostimulator including implanted VNS (iVNS). nVNS could provide a more effective and safer alternative to the use of traditional rescue medications.
Triple Therapy of Dexamethasone, Palonosetron, and Fosaprepitant as PONV Prevention
Postoperative Nausea and VomitingGynecologic Surgical Procedures1 moreAs a preventive for postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery, the investigators shall investigate the efficacy of the triple therapy of dexamethasone, palonosetron, and fosaprepitant comparing to dual therapy of dexamethasone and palonosetron.
A Clinical Study to Evaluate Cyclopofol Injection for the Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and...
Nausea and VomitingThis study uses cyclopropofol as a positive control and adopts a large sample, multicenter, randomized, single-blind, positive parallel control test design to explore the clinical application value of cyclopropofol in preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting.
Comparison Between IT Fentanyl and IV Granisetron in Prevention of Vomiting in CS Under Spinal Anesthesia...
Nausea and VomitingPostoperativeIntrathecal Fentanyl Versus Intravenous Granisetron for the Prevention of Perioperative Nausea and Vomiting During Cesarean Delivery under Spinal Anesthesia
Comparing the Effects of Ondansetron Versus Dexamethasone on the Incidence of Post-dural Puncture...
Post-Dural Puncture HeadacheComparing dexamethasone and ondanestrone injection in ncidence of postdural puncture headache and post-partum nausea and vomiting
The Effect of PCA on PONV After Microvascular Decompression
Postoperative Nausea and VomitingThis study is a randomized, controlled, double-blinded, and parallel design study. A total 94 patients will be randomized to receive ketorolac or fentanyl based patient-controlled analgesia after microvascular decompression surgery.
Ramosetron OD Tablet and Postdischarge Nausea and Vomiting
Day SurgeryPostoperative nausea and vomiting after general anesthesia is one of the common anesthetic complications. If the patient is discharged from the hospital after surgery, proper treatment may be delayed or impossible if nausea and vomiting occurred. Thus, it is necessary to prevent these symptoms beforehand. Patients who underwent day-surgery will be treated with prophylactic ramosetron orally disintegrating tablets to determine whether the frequency of nausea and vomiting is decreased when the patient returned home after discharge.