[Preventing swallowing disorders in neurological patients]

Rev Infirm. 2015 Dec:(216):42-3. doi: 10.1016/j.revinf.2015.10.015.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Swallowing disorders in neurological rehabilitation are common and important as they can have harmful consequences. A multi-disciplinary hospital team was created to study ways of preventing their occurrence. This article presents the areas to focus on and the main orientations of patient management.

Keywords: alimentation; diet; neurologie; neurology; rehabilitation; rééducation; swallowing disorder; trouble de la déglutition.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Deglutition Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Nervous System Diseases / complications*