Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
-
Support Care Cancer · Mar 2007
Skipping day 2 antiemetic medications may improve chemotherapy induced delayed nausea and vomiting control: results of two pilot phase II trials.
5HT-3 antagonists and corticosteroids control less than 50% of delayed chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) episodes. ⋯ Skipping day 2 antiemetic medications does not seem to worsen delayed CINV control and may even improve it, perhaps by avoiding tachyphylaxis to these medications. A randomized controlled study is in progress to confirm these results.
-
The aim of this study was to explore the bereaved caregivers' experience of the Hospice at Home service delivered in one region of the UK. ⋯ The bereaved caregivers were thankful for the Hospice at Home service; however, the need for practical support, increased awareness of the Hospice at Home service and bereavement support were also identified. Although the bereaved caregivers provided a valuable insight in evaluating service provision, it is acknowledged that some caregivers are often so grateful for the treatment and care received that they tend to forget or ignore their less pleasant experiences. Further research is therefore required using an in-depth qualitative approach investigating on the carers' views and experiences of accessing the Hospice at Home service.