Nonpharmacological Nursing Interventions in Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Systematic Review

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Nonpharmacological Nursing Interventions in Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Systematic Review

Arslan et al., 2024 | J Perianesth Nurs | Systematic Review

Citation

Arslan Hande Nur, Çelik Sevilay Şenol. Nonpharmacological Nursing Interventions in Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting: A Systematic Review. J Perianesth Nurs. 2024-Feb;39(1):142-154. doi:10.1016/j.jopan.2023.06.096

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study aims to assess the impact of nonpharmacological nursing interventions on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). DESIGN: This is a systematic review. METHODS: MEDLINE, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, Tübitak-ULAKBİM, and TRDizin databases were searched for the following search terms, including "Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting," "Nurse," "Nursing," and "Nonpharmacological Interventions" to identify nonpharmacological nursing interventions for PONV. A systematic review of English and Turkish articles published in the period between January 1, 2012 and June 1, 2023 was conducted. The PICOT-SD method was used to determine the compatibility of the pieces with the eligibility criteria. FINDINGS: Fifty-eight of 3,874 articles obtained from databases fulfilled the eligibility criteria. This study demonstrated that acupuncture, aromatherapy, the oral intake of ginger, listening to music, education, and visits to patients decreased the incidence of nausea and vomiting and increased the quality of life. Additionally, it was found that patients' quality of life tended to improve along with reductions in postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study support previous findings in the literature and demonstrate that nonpharmacological nursing interventions help reduce and prevent PONV. Based on our results, we suggest that nonpharmacological nursing interventions can be employed for the management of PONV in patients undergoing surgery.

Key Findings

Fifty-eight of 3,874 articles obtained from databases fulfilled the eligibility criteria. This study demonstrated that acupuncture, aromatherapy, the oral intake of ginger, listening to music, education, and visits to patients decreased the incidence of nausea and vomiting and increased the quality of life. Additionally, it was found that patients' quality of life tended to improve along with reductions in postoperative complications.

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MeSH Terms

  • Humans
  • Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
  • Quality of Life
  • Antiemetics
  • Aromatherapy
  • Acupuncture Therapy

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Systematic Review
  • Publication Types: Systematic Review, Journal Article
  • Vertical: ginger

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