Interventions for Xerostomia and Thirst in Adults Receiving Palliative and End-Of-Life Care: A Systematic Review With Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis.
Researchers reviewed six trials examining treatments for dry mouth and thirst in palliative care patients. Evidence was too limited and of very low quality to determine which interventions work best, though structured mouth care may help more than specific medications.
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