Effect of early dysphagia therapy on improving swallowing difficulties in stroke patients with swallowing disorder
Hassan Nabih Mohamed, M., Abouda Abdelhamed Soultan, A. (2022). Effect of early dysphagia therapy on improving swallowing difficulties in stroke patients with swallowing disorder. EKB Journal Management System, 13(2), 2303-2317. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.413849
Madiha Hassan Nabih Mohamed; Asmaa Abouda Abdelhamed Soultan. "Effect of early dysphagia therapy on improving swallowing difficulties in stroke patients with swallowing disorder". EKB Journal Management System, 13, 2, 2022, 2303-2317. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.413849
Hassan Nabih Mohamed, M., Abouda Abdelhamed Soultan, A. (2022). 'Effect of early dysphagia therapy on improving swallowing difficulties in stroke patients with swallowing disorder', EKB Journal Management System, 13(2), pp. 2303-2317. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.413849
Hassan Nabih Mohamed, M., Abouda Abdelhamed Soultan, A. Effect of early dysphagia therapy on improving swallowing difficulties in stroke patients with swallowing disorder. EKB Journal Management System, 2022; 13(2): 2303-2317. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.413849

Effect of early dysphagia therapy on improving swallowing difficulties in stroke patients with swallowing disorder

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Article 159, Volume 13, Issue 2, June 2022, Pages 2303-2317    PDF (326.68 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2022.413849
Authors
Madiha Hassan Nabih Mohamed1; Asmaa Abouda Abdelhamed Soultan2
1Assistant Professor of Medical-Surgical Nursing Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt
2Assistant Professor, Medical Surgical Nursing department, Faculty of Nursing, Damietta University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Dysphagia is a prevalent and important symptom that occurs after a stroke. The aim of physical therapy for dysphagia is to avert aspiration, dehydration, and malnutrition by restoring functional and physiological swallowing. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of evaluate the Effectiveness of Early Dysphagia Therapy on Improving Swallowing Difficulty in Stroke Patients. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was consumed. Setting: This proposal was achieved in neurology department and related outpatient clinic affiliated to Mansoura University Hospital, Egypt. Tools: Four tools were utilized 1) patient's assessment sheet; 2) National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); 3) Dysphagia Outcome Severity Scale (DOSS); 4) Dysphagia Handicap Index (DHI). Results: The study group showed a highly significant enhancement in swallowing abilities (0.0001) and quality of life compared to the control group. Moreover, there is a notable relationship between enhancement in swallowing abilities and improved quality of life. Conclusions: The current study highlighted sufficient evidence that dysphagia therapy was effective in enhancing swallowing abilities and quality of among stroke patients. It is recommended to use dysphagia therapy as a routine part of care for stroke patients with swallowing difficulties.
Keywords
early; dysphagia therapy; swallowing difficulties; stroke patients
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