Prevalence of Swallowing and Eating Difficulties in an Elderly Postoperative Hip Fracture Population—A Multi-Center-Based Pilot Study

Prevalence of Swallowing and Eating Difficulties in an Elderly Postoperative Hip Fracture Population—A Multi-Center-Based Pilot Study

Elderly patients operated for hip fracture are characterized by high age and high degree of comorbidity and need of care, factors previously found to be associated with swallowing and eating difficulties. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of swallowing and eating difficulties i...

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Main Authors: Gitte Madsen, Stine M. Kristoffersen, Mark R. Westergaard, Vivi Gjødvad, Merete M. Jessen, Dorte Melgaard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-09-01
Series:Geriatrics
Subjects:
swallowing difficulties
eating difficulties
dysphagia
swallowing disorder
hip fracture
orthopedic surgery
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/5/3/52

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