A multicenter cross-sectional survey of the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour of nurses regarding dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery: a prospective multicentre study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery is high, which directly affects the quality of life of patients after surgery. The knowledge, attitude, and behavior of nurses can affect the identification and management of patients after anterior cervical spine surgery. Therefore, we need a survey to understand the current status of nurses' knowledge, attitude, and behavior towards dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery.

Objective

To investigate the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour of orthopaedic nurses towards patients with dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery and provide recommendations for management and intervention.

Method

An online cross-sectional survey was conducted between March and June 2023, which among 894

SUBMITTER: Yu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10823728 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature