The focus and objective of this level one application is to further refine and explore the symptoms of nausea and vomiting in patients with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Forty-two percent of medications used for treating HIV and associated manifestations, have nausea and vomiting listed as adverse side effects (Sanford, Sande & Gilbert, 1996). However, the symptoms and the management of nausea and vomiting have not been well studied in HIV research. Issues in quality of life, such as, physical functioning, psychologic health and social/role functioning needs to be further assessed in relation to nausea and vomiting. It is critical to address and answer these issues, in order to gain a better understanding of how nausea and vomiting affects an individual's life, in addition to being infected with HIV. With further exploration and knowledge, the applicant's ultimate goals are to develop, test and analyze clinical strategies using randomized clinical trials to reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting in patients with HIV. It is the applicant's objective to develop clinical strategies that are not only therapeutic and beneficial, but also acceptable and tolerable for those affected.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
1F31NR007317-01A1
Application #
2711291
Study Section
National Institute of Nursing Research Initial Review Group (NRRC)
Program Officer
Hare, Martha L
Project Start
1999-02-02
Project End
Budget Start
1998-09-08
Budget End
1999-09-07
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Columbia University (N.Y.)
Department
Other Health Professions
Type
Schools of Nursing
DUNS #
167204994
City
New York
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
10032