Experiences of Dysphagia after Stroke: An Interview Study of Stroke Survivors and Their Informal Caregivers.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) after stroke are not uncommon and is a consistent risk factor for stroke-associated pneumonia. This interview study explores the perspectives of stroke survivors, who had their swallowing assessed in the first few days of admission to hospital, and their informal caregivers. (2) Methods: A participatory approach was used involving people affected by stroke in the interpretation and analysis of the interview data. Data was thematically analysed and six themes were identified. (3) Results: These themes included how past-future experiences may influence a person's emotional response to events; understanding what is happening and adjustment; the impact of dysphagia; attitudes to care; communication to patients and procedural issues. (4) Concl

SUBMITTER: Eltringham SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6960615 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature