Involvement of swallowing therapy is associated with improved long-term survival in patients with post-stroke dysphagia

Volume: 55, Issue: 6
Published: Jan 1, 2020
Abstract
The effects of swallowing therapy (ST) on long-term clinical outcomes in patients with post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) remain unclear.This study explores the effect of ST, initiated within 6 months of the stroke onset, on long-term pneumonia-free and overall survival rates in PSD patients.Retrospective cohort study.Longitudinal Health Insurance Database.The study included 2994 eligible PSD patients between 2005 and 2013.Among the scrutinized PSD...
Paper Details
Title
Involvement of swallowing therapy is associated with improved long-term survival in patients with post-stroke dysphagia
Published Date
Jan 1, 2020
Volume
55
Issue
6
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