Par-CHeD
| Abstract | Par-CHeD - Prevalence of Thirst and Dry Mouth and Associated Factors in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure in Germany |
| IfP Participants | 1. Prof. Dr. Sascha Köpke 2. Caroline Eder, B.Sc. |
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| Background | Patients with chronic heart failure very often suffer from thirst and a dry mouth. The reasons for this are varied and, to date, only partially understood. It is believed that medications, lifestyle factors (e.g., smoking), climate, eating habits, and many other factors play a major role. Research on how many patients with chronic heart failure suffer from thirst and dry mouth has so far been conducted primarily abroad and has involved only a small number of patients. Virtually no data is available for Germany. |
| Objective | The goal of the study is to determine how frequently and to what extent patients with chronic heart failure in Germany experience thirst and dry mouth, how burdensome these symptoms are, what patients do to cope with them, and which factors may influence thirst and dry mouth. The study also aims to shed light on the current situation in Germany. In the long term, the findings will be used to develop measures to alleviate thirst and dry mouth and to evaluate their effectiveness. |
| Methods | The study consists of two parts. First, a patient questionnaire is used, which patients with chronic heart failure are asked to complete. It asks about various aspects of thirst and dry mouth. A second data collection form, used to record medical data, is completed by the researchers. This form includes, among other things, the type of heart failure present, heart rate, medications being taken, sociodemographic data, and whether any other medical conditions are present. The information from both forms is then combined and analyzed. |
| Duration | September 1, 2020 – December 31, 2022 |
| Funding | Self-funded |