Prevalence and risk factors of dysphagia among nursing home residents in eastern China: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and risk factors of dysphagia among nursing home residents in eastern China: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Dysphagia is a common health care problem and poses significant risks including mortality and hospitalization. China has many unsolved long-term care problems, as it is a developing country with the largest ageing population in the world. The present study aimed to identify the p...

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Main Authors: Shen Chen, Yan Cui, Yaping Ding, Changxian Sun, Ying Xing, Rong Zhou, Guohua Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Nursing homes
Dysphagia
Deglutition disorders
Prevalence
Risk factors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-01752-z

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