Thirst of patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit. Dry mouth, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention group of the thirst relief program will be implemented. The components of this program are that during one day, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, the thirst relief program will
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
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
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.)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 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. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactFatemeh Hajiabadi
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed