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This study aims to evaluate how non-pharmacological interventions impact thirst and oral mucosal moisture in critically ill patients.

June 12, 2026Nursing in Critical Care

Effects of Non‐Pharmacological Interventions on Degree of Thirst and Oral Mucosal Moisture in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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XSXiaowen ShenFirst Hospital of Jiaxing RWRong WangFirst Hospital of Jiaxing LZLvmei ZhaoFirst Hospital of Jiaxing

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Systematic review assesses non-pharmacological interventions on thirst and oral moisture, suggesting effective strategies for critically ill patients.

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This study aims to evaluate how non-pharmacological interventions impact thirst and oral mucosal moisture in critically ill patients.
Conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis following PRISMA-NMA guidelines.
Analyzed data from 26 articles and 2605 patients across multiple databases.
Utilized STATA 16.0 for analysis and reported findings using the consistency model.
Bundle care significantly reduced thirst intensity (SMD: -4.50, 95% CI: -6.12 to -2.88) compared to usual care.
Ice cubes in mouth improved oral mucosal moisture more than Chinese medicine water spray (SMD: -2.62, 95% CI: -4.71 to -0.52).
Bundle care ranked highest for relieving thirst intensity according to SUCRA.

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Shen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba4a18101cf8926f0303a https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70541

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Systematic review assesses non-pharmacological interventions on thirst and oral moisture, suggesting effective strategies for critically ill patients.

Effects of Non‐Pharmacological Interventions on Degree of Thirst and Oral Mucosal Moisture in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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Effects of Non‐Pharmacological Interventions on Degree of Thirst and Oral Mucosal Moisture in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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