Deglutition Disorders
Conditions
Keywords
stroke
Brief summary
Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a common morbidity after stroke that disrupts swallowing physiology. The investigators aimed at evaluating the prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) after stroke and analysing the risk factors and associated complications.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention
No intervention
Sponsors
Pere Clave
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients admitted to hospital with confirmed stroke diagnosis; signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* previous diagnosis of OD; transient ischemic attack; and being transferred from another hospital.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 1 year | OD mortality rates has been assessed |
Outcome results
None listed