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Gastrointestinal and Neuropsychological Symptoms Are Associated With Distinct Vomiting Profiles in Patients Receiving
Komal P Singh1, Bruce A Cooper2, Steven M Paul2
1Arizona State University.
Objectives:
To identify subgroups of patients with distinct chemotherapy-induced vomiting (CIV) profiles; determine how these subgroups differ on several demographic, clinical, and symptom characteristics; and evaluate factors associated with chemotherapy-induced nausea and CIV profiles.
Sample & Setting:
Adult patients (N = 1,338) receiving cancer chemotherapy.
Methods & Variables:
Data were collected on demographic, clinical, and symptom characteristics. Differences among subgroups of patients with distinct CIV profiles were evaluated using parametric and nonparametric tests.
Results:
Three CIV profiles (None, Decreasing, and Increasing) were identified. Compared with the None class, Decreasing and Increasing classes were more likely to have lower household income and a higher comorbidity burden, as well as to report higher rates of dry mouth, nausea, diarrhea, depression, anxiety, sleep disturbance, morning fatigue, and pain interference.
Implications For Nursing:
Clinicians need to assess common and distinct risk factors for CIV and chemotherapy-induced nausea.
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