title: Postdischarge nausea and vomiting: management strategies and outcomes over 7 days.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study is to determine patient management strategies and outcomes for self-care of postdischarge nausea and vomiting (PDNV).
  
  
  METHODS
  Prospective, comparative, descriptive, and longitudinal study.
  
  
  METHODS
  The sample consisted of 248 patients aged 18 years or older undergoing a procedure requiring general anesthesia. Patients recorded incidence and severity of nausea and vomiting, the impact of symptoms, and actions taken to alleviate symptoms for 7 days postdischarge.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The prevalence of PDNV was 56.9%. The methods used to relieve symptoms included antiemetic use by a minority and nonpharmacologic techniques of self-management by some. The effect of nausea on QOL, patient functioning, and patient satisfaction was significantly worse for those who experienced postdischarge nausea on all days.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Patients with PDNV use minor self-care strategies to manage symptoms. The presence of PDNV affects overall quality of life, patient functioning, and patient satisfaction.
authors: Jan
authors: J
authors: Odom-Forren
authors: Vallire
authors: V
authors: Hooper
authors: Debra K
authors: DK
authors: Moser
authors: Lynne A
authors: LA
authors: Hall
authors: Terry A
authors: TA
authors: Lennie
authors: Joseph
authors: J
authors: Holtman
authors: Melissa
authors: M
authors: Thomas
authors: Zohn
authors: Z
authors: Centimole
authors: Carrell
authors: C
authors: Rush
authors: Christian C
authors: CC
authors: Apfel
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010351:Patient Discharge; D020250:Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting / Q000628:therapy*; D011446:Prospective Studies
keywords: ambulatory surgery; day surgery; outpatient surgery; postdischarge nausea and vomiting; quality of life