critical diseases
Conditions
Interventions
SOTP-A group:a three-part programme offering spray-based therapy, provided as a constant low-temperature cold spray (programme A)
SOTP-B group: three-part programme offering spray-based therapy, provided as a low-to-normal temperature spray (programme B)
control group:usual care-provided wet cotton swabs to moisten their mouths
Sponsors
Fujian Provincial Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 01 Observational studyt: The inclusion criteria for patient were as follows: 1) age >= 18 years; 2) length of ICU stay >= 24 h; 3) conscious during the assessment (Richmond Agitation–Sedation Scale [RASS] score -1 to +1); 4) able to communicate verbally and understand the questionnaires; and 5) agreed to participate in the study. 02 Intervention Study: All ICU patients who underwent cardiac surgery and received MV at the cardiovascular surgery department.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 01 Observational study: The exclusion criteria were as follows: 1) unable to complete the assessment; and 2) transferred out of the ICU during the study. 02 Intervention Study: Patients accept intervention were excluded if they: (1) had a history of neuromuscular disease (e.g. stroke, Parkinsonism) or head and neck deformities; (2) had a pre-existing swallowing difficulty; (3) received tracheostomy; (4) could not respond to questions/intervention; and (5) were absolutely quarantined (e.g. for open or infectious tuberculosis).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 0–10 numeric rating scale (NRS);Perioperative Thirst Discomfort Scale (PTDS); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| incidence of dysphagia;adverse events; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactLi Hong
Fujian Provincial Hospital
Outcome results
None listed