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September 10, 2025BMC NephrologyOpen Access

Prevalence and determinants of thirst distress amongst patients on maintenance haemodialysis

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TGTeuwafeu Denis GeorgesVFVesuh Faith FonyuyNBNzana Victorine Bandolo

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals prevalence of thirst distress in haemodialysis patients, indicating key impact on quality of life.

Key Points

  • Thirst distress affects 61% of patients on maintenance haemodialysis, significantly impacting their quality of life.
  • Patients who perceive their thirst is well managed show a 3.89-fold decrease in thirst distress scores.
  • Xerostomia severity is significantly associated with thirst distress, suggesting common management challenges.
  • Many patients have not been consulted regarding their thirst distress, highlighting a gap in care.

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Georges et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bd2a54b1d3bfb60edf41https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-025-04369-9
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