Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Acute Stroke Patients
| Author | Faezeh Asadollahpour | en |
| Author | Kowsar Baghban | en |
| Author | Mojgan Asadi | en |
| Author | Ehsan Naderifar | en |
| Author | Maryam Dehghani | en |
| Issued Date | 2015-08-28 | en |
| Abstract | Background:: The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of different kinds of swallowing disorder and it’s severity in patients after stroke. Patients and Methods:: In this cross sectional study, 91 consecutive stroke patients were screened by the Northwestern Dysphagia Patient Check Sheet (NDPCS) and the Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS). Results:: Forty seven percent of those assessed demonstrated signs of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Mild dysphagia was seen in (10.98%) patients, moderate dysphagia was present in 14.28% and 22% patients had severe dysphagia. Conclusions:: Dysphagia is common after acute stroke and its presence can have serious consequences. These results emphasize the importance of assessment and management of swallowing function in stroke patients. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.17795/zjrms1067 | en |
| Keyword | Stroke | en |
| Keyword | Dysphagia | en |
| Keyword | Oropharyngeal | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Acute Stroke Patients | en |
| Type | Brief Report | en |
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