Interventions for Xerostomia and Thirst in Adults Receiving Palliative and End-Of-Life Care: A Systematic Review With Synthesis Without Meta-Analysis

Anna Caroline de Sousa Belo, Allan Bruno Alves de Sousa Santos, Postgraduate Program in Adult Health, Universidade Federal do Maranhão , São Luís, Department of Nursing, Hospital São Domingos, São Luís

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on August 10, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundXerostomia and thirst are among the most prevalent and distressing symptoms in palliative care, yet the effectiveness of relieving interventions in this population remains uncertain.ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of symptomatic ...