The effect of oral stimulants on thirst of patients in the post-operative period: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Thirst is a prevalent symptom during the immediate postoperative period. It appears that the utilization of oral stimulants is a primary method for managing these symptoms. This study aimed to conduct a systematic review of studies that assessed the impact of oral stimulants on patients' thirst during the immediate post-operative period.

Method

A thorough search was performed on six electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Embase, from each database's earliest inclusive dates to 17 September 2025. No limitations were placed on the language of the studies included in this study. The risk of bias assessments were executed utilizing the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 tool. A meta-analysis was executed, with additional s

SUBMITTER: Sarmadi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12729627 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature