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NCT Number: NCT07787416

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Thirst Behavior Dehydration-related Disorders in Postoperative Patients Personal Satisfaction

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

Afyonkarahisar, 03300, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients between the ages of 18-60
  • General anesthesia for at least 1 hour
  • Absence of open wounds in the mouth and lips
  • Patients who can express their thirst verbally and score 4 or more on the numerical verbal scale
  • Patients who voluntarily agreed to participate in our study

Exclusion criteria

  • Presence of pain, nausea and vomiting at the time of data collection
  • Those with DM and Chronic Kidney Failure
  • Patients who need intensive care after surgery
  • Those who have absolute oral intake restriction for more than 24 hours before and after surgery

Treatment and study plan

Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people)

Other

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.

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

Other

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.

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

Other

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.

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

Other

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Numerical-verbal scale for measuring thirst intensity

    Time frame: 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after surgery

    The thirst intensity of the patients was determined using a numerical verbal scale. There are numbers between 0 and 10 on the scale. For example; '0' means I am not thirsty at all, '10' means I am very thirsty. Scores of the patients' discomfort experiences were obtained by asking the patients which number corresponded to the severity of their discomfort between 0 and 10.

  2. Safety Protocol for Thirst Management in The İmmediate Postoperative Period

    Time frame: 20 minutes after surgery

    It is a protocol that determines whether oral water/ice can be administered to patients as a result of evaluating the patients' level of consciousness, airway patency, and nausea and vomiting in the early post-anesthesia period.

  3. Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale

    Time frame: 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after surgery

    The lowest possible score from the scale can be 0, and the highest score can be 12. The scale consists of 6 items. Each item is rated as 0 (did not bother at all), 1 (bothered a little), or 2 (bothered a lot).

  4. Perianesthesia Comfort Scale

    Time frame: 3rd hour and 8th hour after surgery

    The scale consists of 24 items. It questions the individual's self-conception and feelings, which reflect the general thought process before and after surgery.

  5. Numerical-verbal scale for evaluating satisfaction

    Time frame: 50th minute, 80th minute and 140th minute after surgery

    Scale numbered from 0 to 10 to measure satisfaction. 0 = dissatisfied, 10 = very satisfied.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ege University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 26, 2026
Registry last updated
Aug 26, 2026

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