Oral intake of solid medications in patients with post‐stroke dysphagia. A challenge for nurses?

• DOI: 10.1111/jocn.17081
• Publication Date: 2024-02-26T12:05:05Z
• Authors: Michaela Trapl‐Gr...; Steffen Schulz; Simon Sollereder; Lea Schneider; Yvonne Teuschl; Jürgen Osterbrink
• Keywords: Stroke

Abstract Aim To provide a comprehensive overview of how stroke nurses manage solid medication (SM) delivery to patients with post‐stroke dysphagia. Design Cross‐sectional study. Methods A self‐administered online survey was carried out among in German‐speaking countries between September and December 2021. Results Out total 754 responses, analysis conducted on 195 who reported working unit. identify swallowing difficulties acute care, 99 indicated routinely administering standardised screenings, while 10 use unvalidated 82 are waiting for specialist evaluation. Regardless whether screening methods used or not, most preferred non‐oral route administration suspected None the respondents whole SMs orally patients. If indicate dysphagia, approximately half would modify SMs. Participants stated Gugging Swallowing Screen managed SM intake guided by its severity levels. One‐third group awaited assessment dysphagia provided modified before consultation. Conclusion Most units screens avoid In addition administration, if is suspected. Precise guidance needed, based tests prior expert Trial Protocol Registration ClinicalTrials.gov : ID: NCT05173051/ 11TS003721. Implications profession and/or patient care The present paper serves alert issue safety when stroke‐induced Impact after often neglected. While aware risk associated not give patients, modification tablets their semisolids common. Reporting Method This study according Checklist Survey Studies (CROSS).