Clinical Predictors of Oro-esophageal Tube Feeding Success in Brain Injury Patients With Dysphagia.

Yoon Mok Chun Min Ho Chun Kyung Hee Do Su Jin Choi

Published in: Annals of rehabilitation medicine (2017)

A younger age, impaired gag reflex and higher cognitive function (specifically a K-MMSE score ≥19.5) are associated with an increased probability of OE tube training success in dysphagic patients.

Keyphrases

brain injury
subarachnoid hemorrhage
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
patient reported