Implementation of Stroke Dysphagia Screening in the Emergency Department

Early detection of dysphagia is critical in stroke as it improves health care outcomes. Administering a swallowing screening tool (SST) in the emergency department (ED) appears most logical as it is the first point of patient contact. However, feasibility of an ED nurse-administered SST, particularl...

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Main Authors: Stephanie K. Daniels, Jane A. Anderson, Nancy J. Petersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Nursing Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/304190

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