Evaluating a novel approach to enhancing dysphagia management: workplace‐based, blended e‐learning

ConclusionsWorkplace‐based, blended e‐learning was an acceptable, cost effective way of delivering essential clinical knowledge and skills about dysphagia. Relevance to clinical practiceDysphagia should be viewed as a patient safety issue because of the risks of malnutrition, dehydration and aspiration pneumonia. As such, it is pertinent to many members of the interdisciplinary team. Consideration should be given to including dysphagia management in initial education and continuing professional development programmes.
Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research