occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs is a global concern. we conducted this cross-sectional study in 2012 to describe the adverse effects experienced by nurses working in one of chemotherapy facilities affiliated to shiraz university of medical sciences, shiraz, southern iran, and their proper use of personal protective equipment and educational programs. the frequency of side effects repor...

background: nausea and vomiting are the most common and unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy, and they may prevent successful treatment completion. antiemetics not only cannot control nausea and vomiting completely but also have numerous side effects. so it is necessary to find other methods for a better control. this study aimed to assess the effect of massage therapy on chemotherapy-induce...

Simulation with lifelike mannequins is used in schools of nursing and hospital-based education as a method of teaching clinical content, enhancing clinical skills, applying theory to practice, and validating competency. It provides a safe learning environment to enhance nurses' clinical judgment and critical thinking skills in an increasingly complex care environment. Simulation can be used in ...

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is a serious adverse effect of chemotherapy that limits patients' physical, mental, and functional capabilities and may cause a delay or cessation of treatment. Antiemetic therapy can reduce the incidence of CINV. Research, using data from visits by patients receiving moderately (MEC) or highly emetogenic chemotherapy (HEC), identified that antiem...

PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES To examine the currently available antiemetic medications and review their uses in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (NV). DATA SOURCES Published articles and book chapters. DATA SYNTHESIS NV is a common yet potentially serious side effect of chemotherapy. Nurses must understand the physiology of NV, its impact on patients, and the proper use of an...

Exposure to chemotherapy is a daily risk for nurses in oncology infusion centers. Although significant advances have been made in developing systems to make IV administration of antineoplastic agents safer, less attention has been given to developing systems to minimize exposure risk during instillation of intravesical chemotherapy. This article describes the use of a closed system developed at...

In April 2012, an Expert Group of specialist cancer nurses working in a variety of settings (e.g. chemotherapy delivery, chemotherapy service design, research, nurse leadership and patient information/advocacy) participated in telephone/web-based meetings, with the aim of sharing current experience of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) management, and reaching a consensus on the de...

The use of oral chemotherapy is expected to more than double in the next several years. With the increase in use of oral chemotherapy and in patient responsibility, the role of the oncology nurse must change to ensure proper management. Nurses must teach patients how to correctly and safely take oral chemotherapy, help manage side effects, and research and monitor complications such as medicati...

Preventing medication and chemotherapy errors is a priority in oncology nursing. In this article, a case is presented detailing a medication error that occurred because of inadequate assessment. Such errors still can occur despite electronic systems designed to increase medication administration safety. The authors will discuss implications for oncology nurses.
AT A GLANCE: Chemotherapy errors ...

Women newly diagnosed with breast cancer often are misled by false information regarding treatments and side effects. Web sites can be filled with graphic stories and false information about chemotherapy. Research has examined how patients handle the side effects of chemotherapy physically and emotionally during treatment. No standardized prechemotherapy intervention has been developed to assis...