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The challenges experienced by patients in the early period after thyroidectomy and the effects on sleep quality.
Article in Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07622355 (Effects of Different Perioperative Administration Routes of Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy), which is not on this map. Cited by 2 papers.
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Effects of Different Perioperative Administration Routes of Dexmedetomidine on Postoperative Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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- Dexmedetomidine-flurbiprofen axetil-based opioid-free analgesia attenuates postoperative melatonin suppression and improves sleep quality after thyroidectomy: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Trial
- Cross-sectional study and clinical prediction of post-thyroidectomy discomfort.Gland surgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundThyroidectomy, a standard surgical procedure, can lead to various postoperative issues that can significantly affect a patient's sleep quality. This study, addressing a topic of significant importance to thyroid surgery and patient care, engages healthcare professionals, researchers, and academics, providing crucial insights into the challenges faced by patients in the early period after thyroidectomy and their effects on sleep quality.
objectiveThe primary aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of postoperative issues experienced by patients in the early period after thyroidectomy and their influence on sleep quality.
methodsThis descriptive and prospective study, conducted with a sample of 104 thyroidectomy patients hospitalized in a university's Ear, Nose, and Throat clinic between 2021 and 2023, employed a comprehensive set of tools for data collection. These tools included a questionnaire, Visual Analog Scale for pain and nausea, Symptom Severity Scale, and Richard Campbell Sleep Scale, ensuring a thorough investigation into the prevalence of postoperative issues and their influence on sleep quality.
resultsThe most frequently reported postoperative issues were pain, difficulty swallowing, sore throat, dry mouth, nausea-vomiting, tingling, hoarseness, Chvostek's sign, tremors (tetany), Trousseau's sign, and bleeding. Analysis of the pre-and postoperative Richard Campbell Sleep Scale scores revealed a significant decrease in sleep quality post-surgery, particularly in patients experiencing sore throat, difficulty swallowing, pain, Chvostek's sign, and Trousseau's sign.
conclusionsOur study has revealed that patients' three most commonly reported problems after thyroidectomy are pain, difficulty swallowing, and sore throat. Importantly, these issues significantly impact sleep quality, underscoring the need for effective management to improve patient recovery. This study enhances our understanding of postoperative issues after thyroidectomy and inspires improved clinical practices in managing these challenges.
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