Effect of Guided Imagery on Chemotherapy-related Nausea and Vomiting
Effect of Guided Imagery on Chemotherapy-related Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatric Oncology Patients: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Baskent University
40 participants
Nov 10, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled study is to assess the effect of guided imagery on chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting in pediatric oncology patients. Participants will receive either guided imagery+routine care or routine care. The researchers will compare nausea and vomiting and vital signs between groups.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria6
- to 18 years old,
- who will receive intravenous chemotherapy,
- no cognitive or neurological disease that would prevent communication,
- receiving a chemotherapy protocol with a high or moderate emetogenic effect according to the MASCC/ESMO Antiemetic Guideline Classification,
- no verbal, visual and auditory communication disabilities (ability to speak Turkish, no mental deficiency),
- children whose parents and themselves volunteered to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria3
- Children receiving radiotherapy,
- taking ginger powder or vitamins to reduce nausea,
- children who did not want to participate in the study
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Interventions
The children in the experimental group will listen to the first part of the 'Guided Imagery CD' prepared by the Turkish Psychological Association for relaxation 30 minutes before the chemotherapy infusion starts. The suggestions given in the first part of the CD will help the patients relax and focus their attention on their breathing. Patients will be positioned in a supine or semi-fowler position and will listen to the CD with headphones from a laptop. Once the chemotherapy infusion starts, relaxing light background music with the sound of a river or sea will be played based on the patients' preference, and imagery will be applied to the patients. Patients will be encouraged to think of various images, such as imagining that the treatment is over, visualizing themselves as much healthier and recovering quickly, returning to their old life, and doing whatever they want to do first after recovery. If there is an object, person, event, situation, or food that will make them feel good,
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NCT06120764