Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 12-1-2024

Abstract

Background: Post-stroke dysphagia is a common complication of acute stroke, which could increase the risk of mortality and aspiration pneumonia. Aim: This study aimed to assess the relationship between early dysphagia screening and the incidence of pneumonia among acute stroke patients. Research design: A correlational descriptive design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the stroke and neurology intensive care units at As-Salam International Hospital. Subject: a purposive sample of (87) adult patients newly admitted with a diagnosis of acute stroke was included in the study. Tools: Three tools were used in this study, Tool I: patients’ structured interview questionnaire. It consisted of patients’ demographic data and current and past history. Tool II gugging swallowing screen. Tool III: Assessment of stroke-associated pneumonia. Results: The study findings revealed that 40.2% of the studied patients had dysphagia, and 4.6% of the studied patients had pneumonia with a statistically significant relation between the incidence of pneumonia and the incidence of dysphagia. As well as there was a positive correlation between the incidence of dysphagia and the incidence of pneumonia. Conclusion: There was a statistically significant relation between early dysphagia screening and the incidence of pneumonia among acute stroke patients. Recommendation: Early dysphagia screening practices should be applied to acute stroke patients before oral intake and within 24 hours of admission to reduce the incidence of pneumonia

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