Prevalence, Risk Factors and Complications of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Stroke Patients

Prevalence, Risk Factors and Complications of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Stroke Patients

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a common morbidity after stroke that disrupts swallowing physiology. The investigators aimed at evaluating the prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) after stroke and analysing the risk factors and associated complications.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients admitted to hospital with confirmed stroke diagnosis; signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• previous diagnosis of OD; transient ischemic attack; and being transferred from another hospital.