Shebl,, A., Sallam, W., Hassanein, A. (2014). Impact of nursing management protocol on radiotherapy induced GIT side effects (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea). test, 10(1), 197-215. doi: 10.12816/0029313
Amany Mohamed Shebl,; Wafaa Ismaal Sallam; Amira Ahmed Hassanein. "Impact of nursing management protocol on radiotherapy induced GIT side effects (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea)". test, 10, 1, 2014, 197-215. doi: 10.12816/0029313
Shebl,, A., Sallam, W., Hassanein, A. (2014). 'Impact of nursing management protocol on radiotherapy induced GIT side effects (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea)', test, 10(1), pp. 197-215. doi: 10.12816/0029313
Shebl,, A., Sallam, W., Hassanein, A. Impact of nursing management protocol on radiotherapy induced GIT side effects (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea). test, 2014; 10(1): 197-215. doi: 10.12816/0029313

Impact of nursing management protocol on radiotherapy induced GIT side effects (nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea)

Zagazig Nursing Journal
Article 13, Volume 10, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 197-215    PDF (328.68 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.12816/0029313
Authors
Amany Mohamed Shebl,; Wafaa Ismaal Sallam; Amira Ahmed Hassanein
Assistant professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University
Abstract
Background: Gastroinstinal side effects are the most frequently reported adverse
effects of antineoplastic and significantly affect patients’ daily functioning, quality of
life, and compliance with therapy. Therefore, the aim of the study was to examine the
impact of nursing management protocol on radiotherapy induced GIT side effects
(nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea). Research design: A quasi-experimental research
design was conducted. Setting: Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Department
at Main Mansoura University Hospital. Sample: The data were collected from two
hundred adult patients who selected according to inclusion criteria and divided into
two groups. Tools: Three tools were utilized which are a questionnaire sheet, Nausea
and vomiting assessment scale, and Diarrhea Assessment Scale. Results the result
indicates increased total knowledge score for patients immediate after protocol
implementation compared with after protocol implementation. Also it was found
decreased incidence and severity of GIT side effects at post and follow up tests.
Conclusion: The implementation of nursing management protocol has a positive
effect on the studied patients' total knowledge scores and incidence and severity of
GIT side effects in the study group. Recommendations; it was recommended that,
nursing management protocol should be integrated within the plan of care for patients
undergoing radiotherapy.
Keywords
Nursing management protocol; Radiotherapy; GIT side effects
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