Optimising Medicines Administration for Patients with Dysphagia in Hospital: Medical or Nursing Responsibility?

Dysphagia is common—not only associated with stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s but also in many non-neurological medical problems—and is increasingly prevalent in ageing patients, where malnutrition is common and pneumonia is frequently the main cause of death. To improve t...

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Main Authors: David J. Wright, David G. Smithard, Richard Griffith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/5/1/9