Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Safe Nutrition Program Applied To Acute Stroke Patients With Dysphagia

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Safe Nutrition Program Applied To Acute Stroke Patients With Dysphagia

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• acute stroke patients
• 18 years and over

Exclusion Criteria:

• those who do not want to be involved in the study