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Dysphagia screening and intensified oral hygiene reduce pneumonia after stroke

Authors :
Sorensen, Rikke Terp
Rasmussen, Rune Skovgaard
Overgaard, Karsten
Lerche, Axel
Johansen, Ann Mosegaard
Lindhardt, Tove
Source :
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing. June 1, 2013, Vol. 45 Issue 3, p139, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

ABSTRACT Objectives: Dysphagia occurs in approximately 51%-78% of patients with acute stroke. The incidence of pneumonia caused by aspiration in dysphagic patients increases both mortality and the need for hospitalization. [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08880395
Volume :
45
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.332892097
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/JN