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The Effect of Cold Application on Nausea and Vomiting in the Early Postoperative Period
Sponsor: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Summary
As a result of the literature review, it has been seen that it has not yet been clarified whether cold application methods are effective on postoperative nausea and vomiting, and academic studies on this subject are needed. The aim of the planned study was to conduct a randomized controlled experimental study to evaluate the effect of the cold application method on nausea and vomiting and the need for antiemetic drugs in the early postoperative period. The research hypotheses are as follows: H1:Cold application method reduces nausea and vomiting in the early postoperative period. H1:The cold application method reduces the need for antiemetic drugs in the early postoperative period. H1:Cold application method in the early postoperative period increases patient satisfaction. Condition or disease: Postoperative nausea and vomiting,Postoperative antiemetic use status,Patient satisfaction,Effects of cold application method Intervention/treatment: There is an intervention group in which the cold application method is applied.
Official title: The Effect of Cold Application on Nausea and Vomiting in the Early Postoperative Period - Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2022-10-01
Completion Date
2024-10-30
Last Updated
2026-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Cold application
A cold application (with a cold gel pack) will be applied to the upper part of the neck for 5 minutes.
Locations (1)
Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Zonguldak, Kozlu, Turkey (Türkiye)