‘Finishing that plate of food …’ The role of the nurse caring for the patient with dysphagia
Objective: Dysphagia is a ‘hidden’ disorder that can present with a range of consequences including fatality. It is important for intervention to be timeous and adopt a team approach, with each professional displaying understanding of both dysphagia and each other’s roles. The nurse is at the epicen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2022-06-01
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Series: | The South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/16070658.2021.1940717 |