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Effects of Acupressure and Aromatherapy on Nausea and Vomiting Severity, Anxiety and Comfort Level
Sponsor: Setenay Batır
Summary
The aim of the researchers is to evaluate the effects of acupressure applied to the p6 region for 5 days and acupressure applied by applying ginger oil on the severity of nausea and vomiting, anxiety and comfort levels in patients receiving chemotherapy. The study is a randomized, controlled experimental study. It will be conducted on patients diagnosed with breast cancer who are receiving treatment at the Erciyes University Health Application and Research Center Nazende-Nuri Özkaya Oncology Day Treatment Center. A total of 60 patients, 20 patients in control, 20 patients in Intervention 1 and 20 patients in Intervention 2 who meet the inclusion criteria, will be included in the sample according to the block randomization list created in the computer environment. Attention will be paid to ensure that the patients have similar characteristics such as being diagnosed with breast cancer, receiving chemotherapy for the first time, using the same chemotherapy drugs and the same antiemetic drugs (Adriablastin, Cyclophosphamide, Kytril), gender and age. No application will be made to the control group. Data; Data will be collected using the Informed Consent Form, Patient Introduction Form, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Rhodes Nausea, Vomiting and Retching Index (INVR), General Comfort Scale-Short Form, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), Patient Monitoring Schedule-Researcher Form, Acupressure Application Protocol, Acupressure and Aromatherapy Application Protocol.
Official title: Effects of Acupressure and Aromatherapy Applied to Patients Receiving Chemotherapy on Severity of Nausea and Vomiting, Anxiety and Comfort Levels
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-08-29
Completion Date
2025-08-30
Last Updated
2024-08-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Intervention 1 Group
The researcher will apply pressure to the P6 acupressure point on both wrists for approximately 5 minutes at the same time as chemotherapy. He will also have the patient or a relative repeat the method and do it at home three times a day before meals for 5 days.
Intervention 2 Group
The researcher will apply drops of ginger oil to the P6 acupressure point on both wrists for approximately 5 minutes at the same time as chemotherapy, using circular motions. At the same time, the researcher will have the patient or a relative repeat the method and apply it at home three times a day before meals for 5 days.
Control Group
No interference will be made
Locations (1)
Setenay Batır
Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)