Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.02.031
Title: International patterns of practice in the management of radiation therapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Authors: Dennis, K.
Zhang, L.
Lutz, S.
Van Baardwijk, A.
Van Der Linden, Y.
Holt, T.
Arnalot, P.F.
Lagrange, J.-L.
Maranzano, E.
Liu, R.
Wong, K.-H.
Wong, L.-C. 
Vassiliou, V.
Corn, B.W.
De Angelis, C.
Holden, L.
Wong, C.S.
Chow, E.
Issue Date: 1-Sep-2012
Citation: Dennis, K., Zhang, L., Lutz, S., Van Baardwijk, A., Van Der Linden, Y., Holt, T., Arnalot, P.F., Lagrange, J.-L., Maranzano, E., Liu, R., Wong, K.-H., Wong, L.-C., Vassiliou, V., Corn, B.W., De Angelis, C., Holden, L., Wong, C.S., Chow, E. (2012-09-01). International patterns of practice in the management of radiation therapy-induced nausea and vomiting. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics 84 (1) : e49-e60. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.02.031
Abstract: Purpose: To investigate international patterns of practice in the management of radiation therapy-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV). Methods and Materials: Oncologists prescribing radiation therapy in the United States, Canada, The Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy, France, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cyprus, and Israel completed a Web-based survey that was based on 6 radiation therapy-only clinical cases modeled after the minimal-, low-, moderate-, and high-emetic risk levels defined in the antiemetic guidelines of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer. For each case, respondents estimated the risks of nausea and vomiting separately and committed to an initial management approach. Results: In total, 1022 responses were received. Risk estimates and management decisions for the minimal- and high-risk cases varied little and were in line with guideline standards, whereas those for the low- and moderate-risk cases varied greatly. The most common initial management strategies were as follows: rescue therapy for a minimal-risk case (63% of respondents), 2 low-risk cases (56% and 80%), and 1 moderate-risk case (66%); and prophylactic therapy for a second moderate-risk case (75%) and a high-risk case (95%). The serotonin (5-HT) 3 receptor antagonists were the most commonly recommended prophylactic agents. On multivariate analysis, factors predictive of a decision for prophylactic or rescue therapy were risk estimates of nausea and vomiting, awareness of the American Society of Clinical Oncology antiemetic guideline, and European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology membership. Conclusions: Risk estimates and management strategies for RINV varied, especially for low- and moderate-risk radiation therapy cases. Radiation therapy-induced nausea and vomiting are under-studied treatment sequelae. New observational and translational studies are needed to allow for individual patient risk assessment and to refine antiemetic guideline management recommendations. © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Source Title: International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics
URI: http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/126825
ISSN: 03603016
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2012.02.031
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