OncoPharm Journal Club: Unscheduled Hydration in Patients Receiving HEC
Apr 16, 2020
Dive into a discussion on the importance of hydration for patients receiving high emetogenic chemotherapy. Explore how journal clubs can enhance critical thinking in pharmacy education. Discover the pitfalls of a recent study comparing two antiemetics, including biases and missing data. Uncover the implications of guideline changes and the impact of chemotherapy-induced nausea on patient care. This insightful conversation reveals methodological flaws while suggesting better approaches for future research.
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Journal Club As TV Episode Recap
- John framed a journal club like TV episodes and stressed a short 'previously on' summary to orient listeners.
- He advised focusing on past key context rather than rehashing every paper detail.
Use A Simple Journal Club Framework
- Focus journal club discussion on background, who/what/where/when/why, and how the study was done.
- Prioritize the details that matter and put the study into clinical context.
Hydration Is A Limited CINV Outcome
- CINV affects quality of life and increases healthcare utilization including dehydration.
- Using hydration as a primary measure of CINV impact is plausible but not well-established.