Systematic Dysphagia Screening of Elderly Persons in the Emergency Department—A Feasibility Study
Identification of elderly patients in risk of dysphagia as early as possible upon hospital admission seems warranted due to the risk of aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, length of stay, and increased mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and outcome of dysphagia screening of elder...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/5/4/75 |