The effect of implementing a thirst relief program on the thirst in intensive care unit patients

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Thirst of patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit.; Dry mouth, unspecified; R68.2

• Registration Number: IRCT20220728055572N1
• Lead Sponsor: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 21 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 82

Inclusion Criteria

Proficiency in Persian language
Age between 18 and 65 years
Having a score of +1 - 1- from the Richmond Irritability-Sedation Scale
At least 24 hours of stay in the intensive care unit and 48 hours stay in the ward
Not having a history of mental problems according to family members
Absence of surgery and wounds in the mouth and lips (based on the oral health form (bedside oral exam)
no fluid intake by mouth

Exclusion Criteria

Unwillingness to continue cooperation in conducting research at any stage
Changing the patient's state of consciousness so that she is unable to communicate.
The occurrence of severe respiratory or hemodynamic disorder so that the patient is unable to continue participating in the study.
Any obstacle that causes a delay in the intervention (conducting diagnostic tests outside the department, etc.)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Thirst intensity score based on Namrik criteria. Timepoint: from 8 to 20 every two hours (8-10-12-14-16-18-20). Method of measurement: - Numerical scale (0-10) to measure the intensity of thirst.;Thirst distress score obtained from the Thirst Distress Scale- Heart Failure. Timepoint: from 8 to 20 every two hours (8-10-12-14-16-18-20). Method of measurement: Using the Thirst Distress Scale-Heart Failure tool.