Abstract Purpose of Review Despite current rehabilitative strategies, stroke remains a
leading cause of disability in the USA. There is a window of enhanced neuroplasticity early …

Sarcopenia, defined as a decline in muscle mass and function related to aging, affects both
limb and swallowing-related muscles. Sarcopenic dysphagia is characterized by decreased …

Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is present in more than 50% of acute stroke patients, increases
the risk of complications, in particular aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition and dehydration …

Background Many people wait long periods for community outpatient services. However little
is known about the impact of waiting from referral to first visit on patient outcomes. The aim of …

ABSTRACT The Guidelines for Stroke Rehabilitation are the result of a joint effort by the
Scientific Department of Neurological Rehabilitation of the Brazilian Academy of Neurology …

Background Post-extubation dysphagia (PED) is recognized as a common complication in
the intensive care unit (ICU). Speech and language therapy (SLT) can potentially help …

Dysphagia is frequent after stroke, and it increases the risk of respiratory infection,
dehydration and malnutrition, resulting in worse outcomes. Different clinical guidelines …

Objective: To assess ischemic stroke patients regarding the relationship between lesion
locations, swallowing impairment, medical and demographic factors and (1) oral intake …

Summary Rationale Oropharyngeal Dysphagia (OD) is a symptom commonly found in
hospitalized patients and related to a vast array of clinical diagnosis and to high morbidity …

As Japan's population ages, there is a growing interest in regional health care coordination.
Our study aimed to evaluate whether the interval between onset and admission to …