Pownall, S. and Taylor, C. (2017) Use of thickening agents and nutritional supplements for patients with dysphagia following stroke. British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 13 (6). pp. 260-268. ISSN 1747-0307
Abstract
Swallowing dificulties (dysphagia) commonly occur after stroke and are associated with poor patient outcomes. Management of dysphagia often involves thickening luids and modiications to the consistencies of food for the individual. This paper describes how thickening agents and supplements can be used effectively to address issues with swallowing safety and to ensure hydration and nutritional requirements are achieved for an individual with stroke-related dysphagia. In order to maximise quality of life for the individual and to maximise adherence to recommendations, modiications should be as unrestrictive as possible without reducing safety.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Authors/Creators: |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2017 MA Healthcare Limited. |
Keywords: | Dysphagia; swallowing; thickening agents; nutritional supplements; stroke |
Dates: |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Sheffield Teaching Hospitals |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 09 Jan 2018 09:59 |
Last Modified: | 09 Jan 2018 09:59 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.12968/bjnn.2017.13.6.260 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Mark Allen Healthcare |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.12968/bjnn.2017.13.6.260 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:125888 |