Patient adherence to an oral rehydration solution intervention to prevent dehydration following ileostomy creation: A qualitative study

Patients undergoing surgery for ileostomy creation frequently experience postoperative dehydration and subsequent renal injury. The use of oral rehydration solutions (ORS) has been shown to prevent dehydration, but compliance may be variable.

Source: American Journal of Surgery - February 29, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Sarah E. Bradley, C. Ann Vitous, Maedeh A. Marzoughi, Shukri H.A. Dualeh, Samantha J. Rivard, Ashley Duby, Samantha Hendren, Pasithorn A. Suwanabol Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research