Effectiveness of an Intervention Bundle on Thirst Intensity and Dry Mouth Among Patients in ICUs

July 11, 2017 updated by: Shikha Gulia, Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)

Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of an Intervention Bundle on Thirst Intensity and Dry Mouth Among Patients of Selected Units

The study evaluates the effectiveness of an Intervention Bundle on Thirst Intensity and Dry Mouth among Patients admitted in ICUs. Patients were randomized into two groups - Experimental and Control group. Experimental group received intervention Bundle whereas control group didn't receive any intervention. Usual care was continued in both the groups.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The Convenience sampling technique was used to select Maharishi Markandeshwar institution of Medical Science and Researches Hospital, Mullana, Ambala. Intensive Care Units and a total of 60 patients in those units were also selected conveniently. The selected patients were randomly assigned to experimental and control group using lottery method. The total sample size for the study was 60 patients i.e. - 30 in experimental group and 30 in control group.

Experimental Group -patients were explained regarding administration of intervention bundle.Assessment of patients' mouth and lips was determined firstly. Intervention bundle consisted of sterile cold wet oral swab wipes and sterile ice cold water sprays administered for in two sessions of 15 minutes each. First session was given in 15 minutes, patients received cold wet oral swab wipes in oral cavity 2 to 3 times and mouth spray with 5 to 6 sprays. A maximum of 9 wipes and 18 sprays of sterile water. After administration of intervention bundle, Post test 1 was taken after 15 minutes observation with the same tools. Then researcher waited for 15 minutes after post test1 and session two was administered in 15 minutes with a maximum of 9 wipes and 18 sprays of sterile water. Post test 2 was taken after 15 minutes of session two.

Control group: control group was not given any intervention. Sample characteristics and clinical data (variables) were recorded in record sheet and thirst intensity and dry mouth scores were assessed only. After 30 minutes of pre test scores, post test 1 was taken and data were recorded. Then after, 30 minutes of post test 1, post test 2 was taken and data were recorded.

(Intervention to the control group was given after accomplishment of Post test for ethical consideration).

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

60

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 75 years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. 18 or above 18 years of age.
  2. Having thirst score ≥ 5 and dry mouth score ≥ 1
  3. Willing to participate in the study.
  4. Able to report verbally or non verbally about thirst intensity.
  5. Admitted in ICCU,Respiratory ICU, Neurosurgical ICU and step Up ICU

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. On mechanical ventilation.
  2. Not able to follow the commands.
  3. Having any oral surgery
  4. Having open sores or desquamation of mouth and lips

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: TREATMENT
  • Allocation: RANDOMIZED
  • Interventional Model: PARALLEL
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
EXPERIMENTAL: EXPERIMENTAL GROUP
Intervention bundle consisted of sterile cold wet oral swab wipes and sterile ice cold water sprays administered in two sessions of 15 minutes each. First session was given in 15 minutes, patients received cold wet oral swab wipes in oral cavity 2 to 3 times and mouth spray with 5 to 6 sprays. A maximum of 9 wipes and 18 sprays of sterile water. After administration of intervention bundle, Posttest 1 was taken after 15 minutes observation with the same tools. Then researcher waited for 15 minutes after post test1 and session two was administered in 15 minutes with a maximum of 9 wipes and 18 sprays of sterile water. Post test 2 was taken after 15 minutes of session two.
Other: Intervention bundle
Assessment of the patient's mouth and lips determined, to check any stickiness or dryness in the mouth or around lips or split skin at the corners of the mouth or cracked lips. Intervention bundle consisted of sterile cold wet oral swab wipes and sterile ice cold water sprays administered for in two sessions of 15 minutes each. First session was given in 15 minutes, patients received cold wet oral swab wipes in oral cavity 2 to 3 times and mouth spray with 5 to 6 sprays. A maximum of 9 wipes and 18 sprays of sterile water. After administration of intervention bundle, Posttest 1 was taken after 15 minutes observation with the same tools. Then researcher waited for 15 minutes after post test1 and session two was administered in 15 minutes with a maximum of 9 wipes and 18 sprays of sterile water. Post test 2 was taken after 15 minutes of session two.
NO_INTERVENTION: CONTROL GROUP
No Intervention administered. Thirst and Dry mouth scores were assessed only. Usual care was continued.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Thirst intensity Scale
Time Frame: 10 minutes

To assess thirst intensity

The scoring in the scale is given :

  1. not thirsty at all
  2. not very thirsty
  3. not thirsty
  4. neutral
  5. thirsty
  6. very thirsty
  7. very very thirsty
10 minutes
Dry Mouth assessment scale
Time Frame: 5 minutes
to assess dry mouth
5 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)

Investigators

  • Study Director: Mrs. Vinay Kumari, M.Sc Nursing, M.M University, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

November 1, 2015

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

January 1, 2017

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

June 1, 2017

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 11, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 11, 2017

First Posted (ACTUAL)

July 12, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

July 12, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 11, 2017

Last Verified

July 1, 2017

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 773

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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