Effect of Early Swallowing Function Training in the Prevention of Stroke-related Pneumonia / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
; (12): 725-726, 2011.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-961310
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WPRO
ABSTRACT
@#Objective To explore the effect of early swallowing function training in the prevention of stroke-associated pneumonia(SAP). Methods 78 patients with stroke and swallow dysfunction were divided into training group (n=39) and control group (n=39). All patientswere given routine nursing care, while the training group received early swallowing function training additionally. Clinical data of thetwo groups were compared. Results The incidence of SAP in the training group (25.6%) was lower than the control group (46.2%) (χ2=3.57,P<0.05)。Conclusion Early swallowing function training is effective to prevent stroke-associated pneumonia.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3.3 End transmission of communicable diseases
Health problem:
Pneumonia
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article