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‘An ancl review and implication of the management of dysphagis in stoke patients
Aahor: Hogbes, SM.
Management of dysphagia in stroke paints, Nursing Ole People,
2011
‘Name: Mahlet Absham Yizengxw
Student number 825 370 92
Date submited: March $2015
‘Nursing Theory: NURS 150 ONC
Professor
Humber College ITALstudent #825 370982?
‘A review of article on the management of dysphagia in stroke patients
Globally, around 15 million people suffer from stroke, and each year nearly six milion die and
nother five million are let permanently disabled (World Heart Foundation, 2014). In Canada,
according to Statistics Canada stroke is found to be asthe third leading cause of death following cancer
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ih Seok pes? Hughes inshore explains tht in UK, ‘each year around 150,000 people will
have stroke. These figures indicate the serioumess of stroke allover the world, Asa result ott global
impact, stoke is stated asa medical emergency based upon the physical, psychosocial, and financial
expense spent on the publi for prevention, and researches. Fount att st
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“of yogi Stroke pations” by Hu ause of stroke's immense physical,
‘psychosocial and emotional impact all over the world. ‘Some common effects of stroke such as
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cof these completions isan important aspect in the recovery process. In adition, World Heart
Federation in t's The global burden of stroke article sates that stroke is anked asthe second cane of
death shove te g¢ 60 yey (Wor He Founda, 2012S inet of pea nd
stroke increases with the aging of the population believe having the proper musing skill wil assist
sve to provide quality ear in such casein the above metioned aici, Hughes explains the global
impact of dysphegia, the pathophysiology ‘of dysphagia in stroke patients, and how to maintaining their
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am discussing tree relevant nursing implications: how to maintaining dysphagic patient nuitional,
‘sid and elctrelyte requirements, interventions to prevent aspiration pnoumonia and the relovance of
oral hygiene. ie
Aerie inthe the disease condition
‘Heart and Stroke Foundation defined stroke as "sudden loss of brain fenton” (Heart and
‘woke Foundation, 2015). Te bran ells (neurons) are highly dependent on glucose end oxygen for
their proper functining (Lewis, Sharon I, 2004). However, when thee i a problem duct occlusion
or rupture of blood vessels that supply essential materials, neurons would be deprived of essential
satrials, and consequently they die (Hughes, 2011) Depending on the duration, location and extent
of ae brain ae, et op he aly ao vars (Leis, Sto L204). om he many
effets of stroke, Hughes in herartiele focused on dysphagia and its managements.
Dysphegia in stroke patients
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the obvious indicators of dysphagia include: difficult and painful chewing or swallowing, difficultystudent #625370992 4
contoing fd or igi in the mouth, choking when eating, droog, egugitaton, and eeuent
pneumonia (Lewis, Sher 2014, Ina hospital and community stings, spesch and language
plhologits can acively participle in th assessment and care plan ofa stroke patent with
vephagi. Thorough examination of he srengih and movement ofthe muscles invelved in
cewing and sallwing process sist to have a beter interventions and outcomes (American
Speech-Language Heating Association, 2015)Te goa of intervention for dysphapeptens
sboald focus on meeting ther eutitional and fi requirements and minimizing weight los, Por
the safety ofthe patient, moifceion of fod text i ria. Alematve interventions such as
tube feating mst be considered ifthe lent has inadequate oo orl intake Trough
ehhilittion therapy, exercises tengtien the msces that re invoved in wallowing can also
sss to gun permanent recovery (Lewis, Sharon, 2014)
Because of epitory muscles weakness end svallowing impainent, paints with
ysbagi are a greater sk fo aspiration preumonia (Singh and Handy, 2006). Nurses mst
bservedysphagi aoke pain orsign and symptoms of espirtion poeimoni. Such signs and
symptoms include coughing, tote in swallowing, fever and shores of breath. In order to
minimize the sk of apiraon, rope postoning fowler or siting at 90 degree) ofthe pet
whenever he ose is eating raking, consming smaller portion tine, not rushing while
feeding, undistrod feeding time, Nexng he neck, and feeding inthe nonafeted part the
mouth is rca Lewis Sham, 2014),
Another important aspect of using cae fr dyspagic patie isthe assessment and proper
cal eae. The purpote of goed eral hypene isto prevet plague fomaton, gum disease, infection
and baltosis Dysphagie patients will havea better oral intake if good oral bypien i maintainedStudent #825 370902 5
‘Hughes, 2011). In addition, maintain good oral hygiene have a postive impact in patient's social
‘interaction alleviate stress and depression,
Conclusion
Swoke and dysphagia are affecting the ifeof millions of people all ove the world
‘Therefore, nurses must be well eware of the nursing skills for earl diagnosis and beer clent-
centered interventions. In order o accelerate the recovery process of dysphagia in stoke patents,
complication prevention
ions potent wet fnuring ca. rm Hughes nd sila
asics, (leiden tnt cls with apg beet mos if mmerous ah are eam
‘members are working together, therefore nurses must develop good communication and team work
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‘should use al the opportunities in order to promote the health of population.
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