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Putting Evidence Into Practice: Evidence-Based Interventions to Prevent, Manage, and Treat Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting

Janelle M. Tipton

Roxanne W. McDaniel

Laurel Barbour

Mary Pat Johnston

Marilyn Kayne

Patricia LeRoy

Marita L. Ripple

symptom management, prevention, nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy
CJON 2007, 11(1), 69-78. DOI: 10.1188/07.CJON.69-78

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) continues to have a considerable effect on the physical and psychological well-being of patients with cancer, despite significant advances in antiemetic drugs since the 1990s. This article reviews and summarizes past and current empirical evidence related to interventions for CINV. A resource that summarizes evidence-based interventions for CINV is critical for effective management of this distressing symptom. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions are appraised. Finally, gaps in the literature and opportunities for research, education, and practice changes are discussed.

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