Effects of Dysphagia on Nutrition in Stroke Patients
- VernacularTitle:吞咽障碍对脑卒中康复患者营养状况的影响
- Author:
Bingjie LI
;
Tong ZHANG
;
Jun ZHAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
stroke, dysphagia, nutrition
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(3):262-264
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo investigate the influence of dysphagia on nutritional status of stroke patients. MethodsSwallowing function of stroke patients were studied with videofluoroscopy. They were divided into study group and control group according to the results of videofluoroscopy (60 cases in each group). Their nutritional status were compared. ResultsThe triceps skin fold, mid-upper arm muscle circumference and serum albumin in the study group were lower significantly than those in the control group (P<0.05). ConclusionDysphagia is associated with poor nutrition in stroke patients.
