Purpose/Objectives: To review the efficacy and safety of the oral 5-hydroxytryptamine3 (5-HT 3 ) receptor antagonists and the use of oral and i.v. antiemetic therapy during and after hospital admission. Data Sources: Articles in medical and nursing literature. Data Synthesis: Use of oral...

Purpose/Objectives: To compare differences in nausea experience and intensity in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer between those receiving usual care plus acupressure training and treatment and those receiving only usual care. Design: Single-cycle, randomized clinical trial. Setting:...

Purpose/Objectives: To address the concept of anticipatory nausea within the theoretical framework of classical conditioning. Data Sources: Published articles, book chapters. Data Synthesis: Although classical conditioning explains much in the development of anticipatory nausea, other factors also...