Prevalence and factors associated with thirst among postsurgical patients at University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. Institution-based cross-sectional study

Prevalence and factors associated with thirst among postsurgical patients at University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. Institution-based cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction Thirst is a powerfully distressing sensation that occurs most frequently in the immediate postoperative period. Postoperative thirst is prevalent, the moderate-to-severe type is estimated to affect 53.2–69.8% of patients and causes significant patient discomfort. Objective The...

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Main Authors: Kumlachew Geta Belete, Henos Enyew Ashagrie, Misganaw Mengie Workie, Seid Adem Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes
Subjects:
Perioperative thirst
Post-operative care
Post-operative dehydration
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41687-022-00476-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41687-022-00476-5

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