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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
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-surgery | Subjective experience of thirst |
Duration of thirst | |
Emotional experiences of thirst-related discomfort | Anxiety |
Irritability and helplessness | |
Practical challenges in relieving thirst | Limitations of current interventions |
Nursing response time | |
Patient expectations of nursing care | Desire for more timely interventions |
Expectation for more proactive attention from nursing staff |
- Citation: Li T, Dong WH, Wang S, Wu Y, Wang SY. Thirst experience and nursing needs in older patients after general anesthesia for gastrointestinal surgery: A qualitative study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; 17(5): 105239
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v17/i5/105239.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i5.105239