Malnutrition risk and oropharyngeal dysphagia in the chronic post-stroke phase

ConclusionIn this specific sample of referred stroke patients, moderate to severe OD and moderate to high risk of malnutrition were common. Despite the use of clinical practice guidelines on stroke and a normal nutritional status at first sight, repeated screening for malnutrition and monitoring the severity and management of OD remain important elements in the care of patients with chronic post-stroke OD.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research