Adherence to antiemetic guidelines and control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) in a large hospital
Conclusion:
Our study confirms low adherence with both local and international recommendations for antiemetic prescriptions. However, we could not prove that adherence involves a CINV reduction. Adherence did not seem to be influenced by the doctor's perception of the patient's risk of emesis.
Source: Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Caracuel, F., Munoz, N., Banos, U., Ramirez, G. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research