Various Interventions for Managing Nausea and Vomiting in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Backgrounds; Management of nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy is an important aspect of medical care. This article examines various interventions used to alleviate these symptoms, including the use of antiemetic drugs, non-pharmacological therapies such as acupuncture and acupressure, as well as psychological approaches. Objectives; The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of different methods for managing nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Methods; This scoping review design utilizes the Arksey and O'Malley framework for analyzing scoping reviews. Results; The literature sources are obtained from online databases, including PubMed, ScienceDirect, Ebsco, and Proquest, covering the years 2018 to 2023. Conclusions; Identification and analysis are conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-SR). Conclusion:From the analysis of 8 articles, this article has summarized various interventions for managing nausea and vomiting in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.