• J. Perianesth. Nurs. · Aug 2014

    Postdischarge nausea and vomiting: management strategies and outcomes over 7 days.

    • Jan Odom-Forren, Vallire Hooper, Debra K Moser, Lynne A Hall, Terry A Lennie, Joseph Holtman, Melissa Thomas, Zohn Centimole, Carrell Rush, and Christian C Apfel.
    • J. Perianesth. Nurs. 2014 Aug 1; 29 (4): 275-84.

    PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine patient management strategies and outcomes for self-care of postdischarge nausea and vomiting (PDNV).DesignProspective, comparative, descriptive, and longitudinal study.MethodsThe sample consisted of 248 patients aged 18 years or older undergoing a procedure requiring general anesthesia. Patients recorded incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting, the impact of symptoms, and actions taken to alleviate symptoms for 7 days postdischarge.FindingsThe prevalence of PDNV was 56.9%. The methods used to relieve symptoms included antiemetic use by a minority and nonpharmacologic techniques of self-management by some. The effect of nausea on QOL, patient functioning, and patient satisfaction was significantly worse for those who experienced postdischarge nausea on all days.ConclusionPatients with PDNV use minor self-care strategies to manage symptoms. The presence of PDNV affects overall quality of life, patient functioning, and patient satisfaction.Copyright © 2014 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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