Abstract:Malnutrition and dysphagia are common after stroke and frequently occur together. Failure to recognise their presence and manage them effectively will result in increased morbidity and mortality. Infection risk may be raised, recovery and rehabilitation will be slowed, and people will be more likely to end up in longterm care. Treatment of malnutrition and swallowing diffi culties requires early recognition, e.g. through routine screening procedures, and their management requires input from the multi-disciplin… Show more
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