Impact of oropharyngeal dysphagia on healthcare cost and length of stay in hospital: a systematic review

Abstract Background Healthcare systems internationally are under an ever-increasing demand for services that must be delivered in an efficient, effective and affordable manner. Several patient-related and organisational factors influence health-care expenditure and utilisation, including oropharynge...

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Main Authors: Stacie Attrill, Sarahlouise White, Joanne Murray, Sue Hammond, Sebastian Doeltgen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-018-3376-3