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- This study investigates the effects of technology-based interventions on managing chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting, as well as improving the quality of life for pediatric cancer patients.
- The review analyzed findings from five studies involving 232 patients, revealing significant positive outcomes of these interventions, including a marked reduction in nausea and improvements in overall quality of life.
- The researchers suggest that further studies with diverse outcome measures and longer follow-up periods are necessary to fully evaluate the benefits of technology-based methods in pediatric oncology care.
Article Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to synthesize and analyze the impact of technology-based interventions on chemotherapy-induced nausea, vomiting, and quality of life in pediatric patients.
Design And Methods: Seven electronic databases were searched: PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Google Scholar. The JBI checklist assessed the studies' methodological quality. This study was performed based on the PRISMA checklist.
Results: This review incorporated five published studies, exploratory randomized controlled trials, and non-randomized pre and post-test control group studies involving 232 pediatric oncology patients receiving chemotherapy. The meta-analysis revealed a significant impact of technology-based interventions on alleviating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (Hedge's g = -0.707, Q = 9.61, I = 47.97%, p < 0.001). It was found that a significant effect of technology-based interventions on the patient's quality of life was observed (Hedge's g = -0.745, Q = 5.431, I = 63.74%, p < 0.001).
Conclusions: These findings indicated that technology-based interventions have significant potential in managing chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and quality of life.
Practice Implications: Future research endeavors should explore this aspect further, employing a broader range of outcome measures and longer-term follow-up assessments better to understand their impact on pediatric oncology patients' well-being.
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