Underrecognition and undertreatment of thirst among hospitalized patients with restricted oral feeding and drinking

Abstract Thirst is distressing but overlooked by healthcare professionals. Patients experience thirst due to comorbidities, physical or cognitive limitations, and iatrogenesis. Nasogastric tube (NGT) use and nil-by-mouth(NBM) orders are common practices that can lead to thirst. However, thirst in th...

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Main Authors: Vanda Ho, Gordon Goh, Xuan Rong Tang, Kay Choong See
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/d1a16b7255464f5bafb83d96ba9b7935
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