An interventional study of Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people) and Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people) in Thirst and Dehydration-related Disorders in Postoperative Patients, sponsored by Ege University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 60 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-26.
Sponsored by Ege University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
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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Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.
Other: Group 1: 5 ml slush slush (30 people)
Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.
Other: Group 2: 5 ml stick ice stick ice (30 people)
Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.
Other: Group 3: 4 C cold water spray cold water spray (30 people)
Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.
Other: Group 4: 40 C hot water spray hot water spray (30 people)
Data were collected from patients as follows: at 20 minutes using the Safe Protocol for Early Postoperative Dehydration Management; at 30-50-60-80-120-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale and the Surgical Dehydration-Related Discomfort Scale (CDSBRÖ) to measure the severity of thirst; at 3 and 8 hours using the Perianesthesia Comfort Scale (PCS); and at 50-80-140 minutes using the Numerical Verbal Scale to determine satisfaction level.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Numerical-verbal scale for measuring thirst intensity
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.
Time frame: 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after surgery
Safety Protocol for Thirst Management in The İmmediate Postoperative Period
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.
Time frame: 20 minutes after surgery
Surgical Period Thirst-Related Discomfort Scale
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).
Time frame: 30th minute, 50th minute, 60th minute, 80th minute, 120th minute and 140th minute after surgery
Perianesthesia Comfort Scale
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.
Time frame: 3rd hour and 8th hour after surgery
Numerical-verbal scale for evaluating satisfaction
Scale numbered from 0 to 10 to measure satisfaction. 0 = dissatisfied, 10 = very satisfied.
Time frame: 50th minute, 80th minute and 140th minute after surgery
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Ran from Nov 2022 to primary completion in Apr 2023, 4 months.
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