Observational Study
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World J Gastrointest Surg. May 27, 2025; 17(5): 105239
Published online May 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i5.105239
Table 2 Themes and subthemes of the study
Theme
Subtheme
Intense sensations of thirst post-surgerySubjective experience of thirst
Duration of thirst
Emotional experiences of thirst-related discomfortAnxiety
Irritability and helplessness
Practical challenges in relieving thirstLimitations of current interventions
Nursing response time
Patient expectations of nursing careDesire for more timely interventions
Expectation for more proactive attention from nursing staff