Game helps older adults be 'proactive' to prevent chemotherapy-associated nausea, vomiting
Game helps older adults be 'proactive' to prevent chemotherapy-associated nausea, vomiting
Game helps older adults be 'proactive' to prevent chemotherapy-associated nausea, vomiting
By Jennifer Byrne, Victoria Loerzel
February 17, 2024
Summary
Researchers at University of Central Florda developed an educational game to help older adults with cancer manage chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting.
The game - which takes about 15 minutes to complete - asks patients to make decisions for an older avatar to prevent nausea and vomiting.
"Older adults are more likely to experience serious consequences from nausea and vomiting than younger adults," Loerzel added.
Healio: Why are nausea and vomiting more problematic for older adults with cancer? Loerzel: For older adults, nausea and vomiting can lead to metabolic or nutritional issues, including loss of appetite, weight loss or malnutrition.
We developed the visuals of the game in the laboratory, and we showed the game to the community advisory board to confirm that it was reflecting their experience.
Healio: How does the game differ from other educational apps on this
subject? Loerzel: Many apps bring up standard information about nausea and vomiting that describes what it is and how it can be managed.
The game taught them to be proactive in preventing nausea.
Reference
Byrne, J., & Loerzel, V. (2024, February 17). Game helps older adults be “proactive” to prevent chemotherapy-associated nausea, vomiting. Www.healio.com. https://www.healio.com/news/hematology-oncology/20240216/game-helps-older-adults-be-proactive-to-prevent-chemotherapyassociated-nausea-vomiting