Impact of delay in early swallow screening on pneumonia, length of stay in hospital, disability and mortality in acute stroke patients
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DOI: 10.1038/s41430-018-0148-4
Abstract: Background/ObjectivesEarly swallow screening, within 4 h of admission, is required for all acute stroke patients to commence nutritional support, as recommended. We evaluated the impact of delay in early swallow screening on outcomes in patients admitted… read more here.
Keywords: disability; mortality; acute stroke; swallow screening ... See more keywords
160Timing of Swallow Screening in Acute Stroke Patients - An Audit
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afx144.166
Abstract: Background: The national stroke guidelines recommend that swallow screening in stroke patients should occur at between 3 and 24 hours after presentation, and prior to commencing any oral intake, standards which were used in the… read more here.
Keywords: national stroke; audit; acute stroke; swallow screening ... See more keywords
Use of PDSA Cycles to Increase Aspiration Risk and Swallow Screening Documentation in the Hospitalized General Medical Patient Care Population
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DOI: 10.1097/ncq.0000000000000664
Abstract: Background: Aspiration, while hospitalized, can lead to increases in length of stay and health care costs. Nurses must identify patients at risk of aspiration early to initiate appropriate precautions. Local Problem: An increase in-hospital patient… read more here.
Keywords: aspiration risk; aspiration; documentation; care ... See more keywords