The goal of this study is to increase the use of preventative self-management behaviors for nausea and vomiting in older adults receiving chemotherapy to reduce negative outcomes and emergency or hospital admissions. Early reinforcement of standard education and re-framing any preconceived beliefs about the ability of nausea and vomiting to be managed will increase preventative self-management behaviors and improve patient outcomes. Participants will be in the study for 6 chemotherapy treatment cycles. This could be 12 to 24 weeks depending on if they receive treatment every 2, 3 or 4 weeks.
Age
60–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
age 60 or older
newly diagnosed with cancer
treatment with any chemotherapeutic agent of moderate or high emetic potential
on a 2, 3 or 4 week treatment cycle
proficient in English
has a telephone
You may not be if
previous diagnosis and/or treatment for cancer
end stage disease with less than 6 months to live
visually or hearing impaired without corrective device
Clareo Health | Serious Gaming for Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting