ĐÁNH GIÁ HIỆU QUẢ CAN THIỆP ĐIỀU DƯỠNG LÀM GIẢM TÌNH TRẠNG KHÁT VÀ KHÔ MIỆNG Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH SAU PHẪU THUẬT ĐƯỜNG TIÊU HÓA BẰNG NƯỚC MUỐI SINH LÝ LẠNH TẠI BỆNH VIỆN ĐA KHOA ĐỒNG NAI

Abstract

Introduction: Xerostomia are the most common unpleasant symptoms in post-operative patients under general anesthesia. Compared to other symptoms such as bleeding, pain, etc., xerostomia received little attention from medical staff. In the present patient-centered care models, postoperative xerostomia required immediate care. We conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing intervention to reduce xerostomia in patients after gastrointestinal surgery using cold saline at Dong Nai General Hospital. Methods: From April 2023 to August 2023, 60 patients were included and randomly divided into 2 groups, each group of 30 patients. We compared the effectiveness of cold saline to the control group using normal water in the reduction of postoperative xerostomia. Results: Xerostomia improved in both groups as the number of interventions increased. Cold saline effectively reduced thirst comparing with regular water (t = 13.25, p < 0.001). Oral cavity condition improved after intervention but did not differ between the two groups. Conclusion: Cold saline is significantly effective in reducing postoperative xerostomia in patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.