Thirst in adult patients in the intensive care unit: protocol for a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Thirst is one of the most bothersome symptoms experienced by intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Effective diagnosis and management of thirst in the ICU is essential, particularly as patients are less sedated than previously and more aware of this problem. Currently, no overview of publications on thirst identification and management in ICU patients exists. The scoping review will address the broad question 'What is known about thirst as a symptom in adult critically ill patients?' It aims to provide an overview of the causes and risk factors, diagnosis and measurement, the symptom dimensions and its interaction with other symptoms, and thirst management.

Methods and analysis

The review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology framework to guide the p

SUBMITTER: Flim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9710361 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature