Knowledge of nurses regarding dysphagia in patients post stroke in Namibia

• Main Authors: Anthea Rhoda (Author), A. Pickel-Voight (Author)
• Formato: Livro
• Publicado em: AOSIS, 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background: Stroke patients commonly experience dysphagia post stroke. Complications of dysphagia include aspiration leading to chest infection and pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, and a subsequent increased risk of death. Its early diagnosis and management is an important prerequisite for reco...