Table 2 Knowledge of guideline recommendation, practice pattern and, perceived barriers toward chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting prophylaxis guideline adherence among nurses working in the study hospitals. (n = 79)
Question | Yes (n) | percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
When choosing antiemetic should you consider emetogenic potential of chemotherapy? | 62 | 78.5 |
When choosing antiemetic did you consider CINV with previous chemotherapy? | 59 | 74.7 |
When choosing antiemetic did you consider female gender? | 42 | 53.2 |
When choosing antiemetic did you consider low alcohol use? | 29 | 36.7 |
When choosing antiemetic did you consider younger age? | 34 | 43 |
When choosing antiemetic did you consider anxiety? | 60 | 75.9 |
When choosing antiemetic did you consider history of motion sickness? | 42 | 53.2 |
When choosing antiemetic do you think there is no risk consideration? | 61 | 77.2 |
Are you confident in your knowledge of emetogenic potential classification? | 29 | 36.7 |
Which antiemetic classification system does your hospital use? NCCN, ASCO | 57 | 72.2 |
With which of antiemetic guidelines are you familiar? NCCN, ASCO | 48 | 60.8 |
Which antiemetic guideline does your hospital use? NCCN, ASCO | 13 | 16.5 |
How do you classify AC based chemotherapy when making decision about anti-emetic prophylaxis? NCCN, ASCO | 21 | 26.6 |