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Abstract This study was aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the ginger tablets on reducing chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized to conduct this study on 132 patients attended the oncology center of Mansoura University Hospital between January 2013 and December 2013 for a chemotherapy. The study sample served as a one arm intervention group. Data were collected using three tools; the 1st tool was an interview questionnaire to assess the general characteristics of the patients, the 2nd tool was the Rhodes Inventory of Nausea, Vomiting and Retching (INVR)to assess the level and severity of nausea and vomiting experienced before and after the chemotherapy and the 3rd tool was the woman’s follow up cardto assess the patient’s compliance with the ginger tablets. Results: The baseline total Rhodes Index score was significantly decreased after receiving the assigned dose of Ginger tablets (63.8±5.3 versus 60.6±4.9 respectively, P<0.0001). Conclusion: Ginger tablets are effective in reducing the chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. Recommendation: Designing and implementing a dosing schedule of ginger tablets for relieving chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting. |