Priority 27 from the Palliative and end of life care PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What are the best treatments for nausea and vomiting (including for people with bowel obstruction and those having palliative chemotherapy)? (JLA PSP Priority 27) | |
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| Overall ranking | 27 |
| JLA question ID | 0026/27 |
| Evidence |
Ongoing trials: Efficacy of Thalidomide in Preventing Chemotherapy-induced Delayed Nausea and Vomiting NCT02203253 |
| Health Research Classification System category | Generic |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | What is the best antiemetic for nausea and vomiting with specific causes? ~ Out of hours emergency care, e.g for sudden onset of infections, is provided by my local specialist cancer hospital, first by a triage phone call, and then a decision as to whether I should come into hospital. But how do I deal with things such as nausea, tooth problems and debilitating pain, which can strike at any time (but typically do strike at weekends/pubic holidays)? ~ Does olanzapine help with cachexia/ nausea? |
| Submitted by | Bereaved Carers x 2 ~ Carer x 1 |
| Outcomes to be measured | Health related quality of life, good death, Change in symptoms or change in management of symptoms, adverse effects or complications |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0026 |
| PSP name | Palliative and end of life care |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 83 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 21 November 2014 |