Analysis of thirst sensation in patients with cirrhosis and its influencing factors
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2025.08.006
- VernacularTitle:肝硬化患者口渴感现状及影响因素研究
- Author:
Fang LIU
1
;
Yunfang LIU
;
Zong DE
;
Rong PI
;
Zihan HE
;
Suyun LI
Author Information
1. 430040 武汉市 华中科技大学同济医学院附属协和医院感染科
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cirrhosis;
Thirst;
Thirst Distress;
Root Cause Analysis;
Nursing Care
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2025;60(8):934-939
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the current situation of thirst in patients with cirrhosis and analyze its influencing factors,in order to improve medical staff's attention to thirst symptoms in patients with cirrhosis and provide theoretical basis for clinical intervention.Methods A total of 220 patients with cirrhosis who were hospitalized in the infection department of a tertiary A general hospital in Wuhan from March to June 2024 were selected by convenience sampling method.General data questionnaire,Numerical Score Scale and Thirst Distress Scale were used to investigate the factors affecting thirst sensation in patients with cirrhosis.Results A total of 202 valid questionnaires were collected,and the effective questionnaire recovery rate was 91.82％.The results showed that the incidence of thirst in patients with cirrhosis was 59.41％;the score of thirst was 3.00(3.00,6.00)points,and the mean score of thirst was 3.09.Among them,43.07％of the patients with cirrhosis were in the moderate to severe level of thirst.The score of Thirst Distress Scale is 6.00(6.00,17.00)points,and the average score of thirst distress was 11.62 points,which was in the medium level.47.03％of patients with cirrhosis indicated thirst distress,and 23.76％of patients with cirrhosis which was in the moderate and severe level of distress.The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that the degree of ascites,the use of diuretics,the stage of disease,and the degree of thirst distress were the factors influencing the degree of thirst in patients with cirrhosis(P＜0.05).Gender,marital status,degree of ascites,use of diuretic drugs,disease stage and degree of thirst were the factors influencing degree of thirst distress in patients with cirrhosis(P＜0.05).Conclusion The incidence and severity of thirst in patients with cirrhosis are relatively high,and are affected by many factors.Medical staff should pay more attention to the management of thirst symptoms in patients with cirrhosis,and formulate targeted nursing measures or nursing programs according to the related influencing factors of thirst,so as to improve the comfort level of patients and improve the disease experience of patients.
