It was planned in a quasi-experimental design with a non-randomized control group. The study was planned to be completed in three stages: control, preparation and intervention periods. Question 1: Does a safe nutrition program prevent aspiration pneumonia, dehydration and malnutrition in acute stroke patients with dysphagia? Question 2: Is the safe nutrition program effective on addiction level, quality of life and depression in acute stroke patients with dysphagia? Question 3: Does a safe nutrition program shorten the hospital stay and NG tube duration in acute stroke patients with dysphagia?
Introduction: Dysphagia is a common complication in acute stroke patients. Although there are treatment options, healing takes time. Managing this process in the safest way is important for the physical and mental health of the patient. Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a safe nutrition program applied to acute stroke patients with dysphagia.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
78
Safe nutrition program: patient education, caregiver training, behavioral swallowing intervention, position, oral care, swallowing exercises, swallowing assessment
Istanbul Universitesi-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Complications of dysphagia
aspiration pneumonia
Time frame: 3 months
Complications of dysphagia
Dehydration
Time frame: 3 months
Complications of dysphagia
malnutrition
Time frame: 3 months
Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL)
A high score on the scale indicates a high quality of life, A low score indicates a low quality of life. (Max:235; min: 48)
Time frame: 3 months
Swallowing Anxiety Scale (YKÖ)
Getting a high score from the scale indicates that the individual's swallowing anxiety symptoms increase. (max: 40; min: 0)
Time frame: 3 months
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