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Neurogenic Dysphagia
- Source :
- Physical Therapy. 63:1992-1997
- Publication Year :
- 1983
- Publisher :
- Oxford University Press (OUP), 1983.
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Abstract
- A retrospective chart review was conducted to determine the frequency, progression, and outcome of neurogenic dysphagia in head-injured adults admitted to a rehabilitation facility. Approximately 25 percent of the sample demonstrated swallowing or oral motor problems on admission. Ninety-four percent of this group ultimately became successful oral feeders. The majority of these patients participated in a feeding program planned and implemented by the physical therapist. The average time from injury for the nonoral feeders to successful completion of their first oral meal was about three months. A concomitant resolution of cognitive problems, primitive oral motor reflexes, and neurogenic dysphagia occurred.
Details
- ISSN :
- 15386724 and 00319023
- Volume :
- 63
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Physical Therapy
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........90bd141f35cee8975cb37d7866b84cd4