Oropharyngeal dysphagia management in cervical spinal cord injury patients: an exploratory survey of variations to care across specialised and non-specialised units.
Jackie McRaeChristina SmithSuzanne BeekeAnton EmmanuelPublished in: Spinal cord series and cases (2019)
Variation in the clinical management of respiratory impairments and oropharyngeal dysphagia between specialised and non-specialised units have implications for patient outcomes and increase the risk of respiratory complications that impact mortality. The future development of clinical guidance is required to ensure best practice and consistent care across all units.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- spinal cord injury
- quality improvement
- palliative care
- ejection fraction
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- primary care
- risk factors
- prognostic factors
- pain management
- spinal cord
- cardiovascular events
- respiratory tract
- type diabetes
- current status
- affordable care act
- patient reported outcomes
- patient reported