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Comparison of Four Different Methods Used To Relieve Postoperarive Thirst-Related Discomforts

NCT07787416 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2026-08-26

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Summary

This study was conducted to compare four different methods applied to relieve thirst-related discomfort after surgery. The study is a prospective, randomized controlled, experimental research conducted at Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Health Practice and Research Center General Surgery Clinic. The study took place between November 2022 and April 2023. 150 patients divided into control and intervention groups were included. The study aimed to investigate the effects of four different methods of quenching thirst after surgery on patient outcomes. Data collection tools include Patient Introduction and Follow-up Form, Numerical Verbal Scale (0 10) to measure thirst intensity, Safe Protocol for the Management of Early Post-Operative Thirst, Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ), Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS) and satisfaction level. Numerical Verbal Scale (0-10) was used to determine. The focus of the data study between groups was on postoperative thirst management, patient comfort, and satisfaction with different interventions. The significance level of 0.05 was taken as the criterion in interpreting the results.

Conditions

  • Thirst
  • Dehydration-related Disorders in Postoperative Patients

Interventions

OTHER

Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people)

Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.

OTHER

Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people)

Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.

OTHER

Group 3: 4 C cold water spray cold water spray (30 people)

Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.

OTHER

Group 4: 40 C hot water spray hot water spray (30 people)

Interventions were made on the number of people in the groups at the 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after the surgery.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ege University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-11-22
Primary Completion
2023-04-04
Completion
2023-04-04

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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