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The Effectiveness of Hologram Bracelets in Reducing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Among Adult Patients
Laila M Akhu-Zaheya1, Wejdan A Khater, Asma Y Lafi
1Author Affiliations: Department of Adult Health Nursing, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid (Drs Akhu-Zaheya and Khater); and Child Health Unit, Jarash Hospital, Jarash, Jordan (Mrs Lafi).
Background:
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) affects cancer patients' quality of life, despite the provision of antiemetic medication.
Objectives:
The aim of this study is to assess the clinical effectiveness of the hologram bracelet in the management of CINV among adult patients with cancer.
Methods:
An experimental, double-blinded design spanning 3 courses of chemotherapy was used; 175 oncology patients were randomly assigned to 3 groups: placebo (n = 53), control (n = 54), and intervention (hologram bracelet) (n = 68). Daily diaries were used to detect the severity and the frequency of CINV and to detect the frequency of using antiemetic medications. The Functioning Living Index-Emesis was used to examine the impact of CINV on the activities of daily living.
Results:
Significant CINV differences existed between groups. The mean total Functioning Living Index-Emesis score was significantly lower in the intervention group for total vomiting and total nausea.
Conclusion:
Hologram bracelet use among patients with cancer had a positive effect on CINV. The level of CINV decreased and activity of daily living scores increased. However, effects varied among the types of CINV.
Implications For Practice:
Further study is recommended to explore the benefits of the bracelet.
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