Impact of oropharyngeal dysphagia on healthcare cost and length of stay in hospital: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Stacie Attrill (Author), Sarahlouise White (Author), Joanne Murray (Author), Sue Hammond (Author), Sebastian Doeltgen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Healthcare systems internationally are under an ever-increasing demand for services that must be delivered in an efficient, effective and affordable manner. Several patient-related and organisational factors influence health-care expenditure and utilisation, including oropharynge...