Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research (임상간호연구)

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Comparison of the Effects of Lemon Ice and Water Ice on Decreasing Thirst of the Patients with Nasal Surgery

레몬얼음과 생수얼음을 이용한 구강간호가 비강수술 환자의 갈증 및 구강상태에 미치는 효과 비교

  • Jung, Hyun Joo (Recovery Room, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Yun, Ji Young (Recovery Room, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Park, Jee Eun (Recovery Room, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Shim, In Suk (Recovery Room, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Kim, Woon Joung (Recovery Room, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Ju Hee (Recovery Room, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Mi Ran (Recovery Room, Kyung Hee University Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Keum Nam (Department of Nursing, Kyung Hee University Medical Center)
  • 정현주 (경희의료원 마취회복실) ;
  • 윤지영 (경희의료원 마취회복실) ;
  • 박지은 (경희의료원 마취회복실) ;
  • 심인숙 (경희의료원 마취회복실) ;
  • 김운정 (경희의료원 마취회복실) ;
  • 이주희 (경희의료원 마취회복실) ;
  • 이미란 (경희의료원 마취회복실) ;
  • 이금남 (경희의료원 특수병동 간호팀)
  • Received : 2012.05.29
  • Accepted : 2012.06.26
  • Published : 2012.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was aimed to compare the effects of lemon ice and water ice on decreasing thirst of the patients with nasal surgery. Methods: A nonequivalent control group non-synchronized design was used for the study. The level of thirst and oral assessment were measured. A total of 60 subjects was recruited; 30 subjects for the experimental group in which lemon ice was provided and the other 30 subjects were in the control group in which on water ice was administered. Results: The scores of thirst were decreased in both lemon ice and water ice group. But it appeared that the score of thirst in the experimental group is significantly lower than that of the control group. Moreover, the score of the assessment of the patient's oral cavity was also significantly improved in the experimental group than that of the control group. Conclusion: The lemon ice seems an effective and easy-to-apply intervention in reducing thirst and mouth dryness over water ice in nursing practice.

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