Hassan Nabih Mohamed, M., Abouda Abdelhamed Soultan, A. (2022). Effect of early dysphagia therapy on improving swallowing difficulties in stroke patients with swallowing disorder. test, 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". test, 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', test, 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. test, 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
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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