Dysphagia Care and Management in Rehabilitation: A National Survey.

ABSTRACT: Dysphagia care and management may differ between countries and healthcare settings. This study aims to describe the management and care of dysphagia in rehabilitation centres and health houses across Norway. Two national surveys were developed targeting either managers or healthcare professionals. Both surveys focused on staff and client populations; screening and assessment of dysphagia; dysphagia management and interventions; staff training and education; and self-perceived quality of dysphagia care. A total of 71 managers and clinicians from 45 out of 68 identified rehabilitation centres and health houses in Norway completed the surveys. The resulting overall response rate was 72.1%. Significant differences in dysphagia care and management were identified between rehabilitation services

SUBMITTER: Speyer R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9571108 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature