Impact of Teaching Program on Management of Nausea and Vomiting Among Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy in Elmak Nimer University Hospital

Abstract

Chemotherapy is designed to kill fast-growing cancer cells, but it can also affect healthy cells that grow quickly. These include cells that line the mouth and intestines, bone marrow cells and hair cells. Chemotherapy causes side effects when it harms these healthy cells.

        This quasi-experimental study was, designed in three steps: pre-program, program intervention and post program   . It was conducted in oncology unit in   Elmak Nimer Hospital from December2012 to June 2015 , to assess the effectiveness of planned education given to patients receiving chemotherapy on nausea and vomiting follow chemotherapy there was improved on self care practice among patient after the program .  A total convenient sample of 60 patients  were included  .  There  was no relation between level of education and knowledge of patients regarding side effect  . Type of cancers most frequently reported in this study were breast cancer followed by lymphoma  ,colorectal carcinoma and leukemia.  

    The recommendation pointed on developing  research that focuses on sequencing teaching information on side effects that are experienced in the initial phase of treatment and add information to patients as side effects are expected, to encourage the patients and family members to attend health education and counseling program about chemotherapy related side effects  and to increase the number of qualified nurses at the chemotherapy in and outpatient clinics to provide the patients and family members with the necessary information.