# Impact of double moisture technique on throat pain and dysphagia among post-operative Indian patients: A randomized controlled trial

## TL;DR

This study tested a double moisture technique to reduce throat pain and difficulty swallowing in post-operative Indian patients, finding it more effective than standard care.

## Contribution

The study introduces the double moisture technique as a novel intervention for post-operative throat discomfort and dysphagia.

## Key findings

- The experimental group showed a 44.30% reduction in throat pain and 21.58% reduction in dysphagia.
- The control group had smaller reductions of 20.60% in pain and 9.66% in dysphagia.
- Demographic factors influenced outcomes in the experimental group.

## Abstract

Post-operative pharyngeal discomfort and dysphagia are common issues that interfere with recovery, especially after surgeries
involving general anesthesia and endotracheal intubation. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of
the double moisture technique in reducing sore throat and dysphagia in surgical recovery. Sixty patients were divided into experimental
and control groups, with 30 patients each. The experimental group received steam inhalation and saline gargling, while the control group
received routine treatment. Assessments were made on the second and third days post-intervention using standardized measures for throat
pain and dysphagia. The results indicated a significant decrease in pain and dysphagia scores in the experimental group compared to
pre-test values (F = 178.89, P ≤ 0.001; F = 213.76, P ≤ 0.001). The intervention group showed a 44.30% reduction in pain and a
21.58% reduction in dysphagia, while the control group had reductions of 20.60% and 9.66%, respectively. Demographic factors, such as
age, comorbidities, BMI, activity level and occupation, also influenced the outcomes in the experimental group.