Dysphagia and Enteral Feeding After Stroke in the Rehabilitation Setting

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2024 May;35(2):433-443. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2023.07.001. Epub 2023 Aug 17.ABSTRACTPhysiatrists play a vital role in post-stroke dysphagia management not only by providing guidance on the risks, benefits, and efficacy of various treatment options but also as advocates for patients' independence and quality of life. While swallow study results are often discussed broadly by acute stroke clinicians as "pass/fail" findings, physiatrists need a more nuanced working knowledge of dysphagia diagnosis and treatment that encompasses swallow pathophysiology, targeted treatment strategies, and prognosis for recovery. To that end, this review summarizes current clinical practice guidelines on dysphagia, nutrition and oral care, risks and benefits of differing enteral access routes, prognostic factors, and approaches to rehabilitation.PMID:38514228 | DOI:10.1016/j.pmr.2023.07.001
Source: The Medical Clinics of North America - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research