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Thirst distress in outpatients with heart failure in a Mediterranean zone of Spain [PDF]

ESC Heart Failure, 2021
Aims This study aimed to evaluate psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Thirst Distress Scale for patients with Heart Failure (TDS‐HF) and to describe thirst distress‐associated factors in outpatients at a heart failure (HF) clinic in ...
Sanna Hagelberg Eng, Nana Waldréus, Beatriz González, Jenny Ehrlin, Violeta Díaz, Carmen Rivas, Patricia Velayos, María Puertas, Alba Ros, Paula Martín, Josep Lupón, Antoni Bayes‐Genis, Tiny Jaarsma   +12 more
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Prevalence and determinants of thirst distress amongst patients on maintenance haemodialysis [PDF]

BMC Nephrology
Background Thirst and xerostomia are the main causes of poor adherence to fluid restriction and of excessive intake of fluids in patients on chronic haemodialysis. Thirst distress, defined as the degree to which a person is bothered by thirst, is hence a
Denis Georges Teuwafeu, Vesuh Faith Fonyuy, Nzana Victorine Bandolo, Maimouna Mahamat, Clovis Nkoke, Hermine Fouda Menye, Marie-Patrice Halle   +6 more
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Transcultural adaptation of the Thirst Distress Scale (TDS) into Brazilian Portuguese and an analysis of the psychometric properties of the scale for patients on hemodialysis [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Nephrology, 2020
Objective: To produce a transcultural adaptation of the Thirst Distress Scale (TDS) into Brazilian Portuguese and analyze the scale’s psychometric properties for patients on hemodialysis (HD). Methods: The original scale was translated, back translated,
Clara Sandra de Araujo Sugizaki, Clarice Carneiro Braga, Ana Tereza Vaz de Souza Freitas, Maria do Rosário Gondim Peixoto   +3 more
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The relationship between fatigue, pruritus, and thirst distress with quality of life among patients receiving hemodialysis: a mediator model to test concept of treatment adherence [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Hemodialysis is a conservative treatment for end-stage renal disease. It has various complications which negatively affect quality of life (QOL). This study aimed to examine the relationship between fatigue, pruritus, and thirst distress (TD) with QOL of
Hamid Sharif-Nia, João Marôco, Erika Sivarajan Froelicher, Saeed Barzegari, Niloofar Sadeghi, Reza Fatehi   +5 more
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Psychometric properties of the Iranian version of the thirst distress scale and dietary sodium restriction questionnaire for the elderly with heart failure [PDF]

Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
Background: Recognizing thirst distress and sodium intake restriction using valid and reliable tools enable evidence-based care, and improve treatment outcomes for the elderly with heart failure (HF).
Khatereh Aminin, Fatemeh Ghaffari, Ali Pourhabib, Zahra Fotokian, Mohammad hassan Nadimi   +4 more
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Assessment of thirst intensity and thirst distress and the practices for its management among heart failure patients admitted to the cardiology unit

Journal of the Practice of Cardiovascular Sciences, 2021
Background: Thirst is reported as a troublesome symptom in patients with heart failure (HF), and very few studies have been done to assess thirst in these patients.
Karuna Thapa, Smita Das, Pragya Pathak, Sandeep Singh   +3 more
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Qualifying thirst distress in the acute hospital setting – validation of a patient-reported outcome measure

Journal of Perioperative Nursing, 2021
Objective: This study aims to examine validity and sensitivity of two visual analogue scales (VASs), measuring thirst intensity and thirst distress, and compare them with a validated thirst discomfort scale (TDS).
Sharon Carey, Jacob Waller, Lucy Wang, Suzie Ferrie   +3 more
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Effectiveness of thirst intervention package on thirst intensity and thirst distress among patients of heart failure with fluid restriction at a tertiary care center

Heart India
Background: Heart failure (HF) is a global burden since it is a widespread, expensive, and potentially life-threatening illness. Thirst is one of the most common symptoms of HF as well a major concern for patients.
Farah Naaz, Suchana Roy Bhowmik, Akshyaya Pradhan   +2 more
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The Slovenian Version of the Thirst Distress Scale for Patients with Heart Failure: Translation and Psychometric Evaluation. [PDF]

Healthcare (Basel)
Thirst is a common symptom in patients with heart failure (HF), which can cause a high degree of distress. Increased fluid intake due to thirst can lead to clinical deterioration because of shifts in volume status. The thirst assessment should be included in routine patient follow-up; however, only a limited set of validated instruments are available ...
Plesec Š, Kvas A, Lainscak M, Jaarsma T, Waldréus N, Farkas J.   +5 more
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Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Thirst Distress Scale in Patients on Hemodialysis

Asian Nursing Research, 2013
Purpose: Thirst has been reported as an important source of distress for patients on hemodialysis. However, there is no instrument available that assesses thirst distress of Turkish patients on hemodialysis.
Belgüzar Kara, PhD, RN
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