Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is prevalent in the elderly and persons with complex
medical conditions, resulting in considerable medical and psychosocial consequences and …

Abstract Purpose of Review We explored themes in recent post-stroke dysphagia literature,
focusing on the following questions:(1) What does post-stroke dysphagia look like?;(2) Who …

Background Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) has been associated with high risk of aspiration
pneumonia and mortality. However, limited evidence on pooled prevalence of post-stroke …

Background and purpose Dysphagia, dysarthria and aphasia are common symptoms
following acute stroke; however, limited data are available from recent prospective clinical …

Background and purpose Guidelines recommend dysphagia screening to identify those at
high risk of pneumonia. However, little is known about the prevalence and predictors of …

The aim of this study was to determine healthcare providers' knowledge and practices about
dysphagia. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out based on a self-administered …

Objective: The combined effects of Orem Self-care Theory and PDCA nursing on cognitive
function, neurological function and daily living ability of patients with acute stroke were …

Background Dysphagia is a common complication after stroke, which not only brings
adverse outcomes but also greatly affects the quality of life of patients. At present, there is no …

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with a
disproportionate burden on low-and middle-income countries. Critical elements of guideline …

Existing studies investigating 30-day in-hospital stroke case fatality rates in sub-Saharan
Africa have produced varying results, underscoring the significance of obtaining precise and …