The Development and Validation of the SWADOC: A Study Protocol for a Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

The Development and Validation of the SWADOC: A Study Protocol for a Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

Background: After a coma, patients with severe brain injury may present disorders of consciousness (DOC). A substantial proportion of these patients also suffer from severe dysphagia. Assessment of and therapy for swallowing disabilities of patients with DOC are essential because dysphagia has major...

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Main Authors: Evelyne Mélotte, Marion Belorgeot, Roxanne Herr, Jessica Simon, Jean-François Kaux, Steven Laureys, Leandro R. D. Sanz, Aude Lagier, Dominique Morsomme, Frederic Pellas, Olivia Gosseries
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
Subjects:
swallowing
dysphagia
consciousness
severe brain injury
assessment
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.662634/full

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