Open AccessA multicenter cross-sectional survey of the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of geriatric nurses regarding dysphagia care
Author(s) -
Chunrong Luo,
Jing-yi Wei,
Zhang Xue-mei
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
annals of palliative medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 2224-5839
pISSN - 2224-5820
DOI - 10.21037/apm-21-3672
Subject(s) - dysphagia , medicine , cross sectional study , malnutrition , geriatrics , geriatric care , family medicine , aged care , quality of life (healthcare) , swallowing , physical therapy , nursing , psychiatry , surgery , pathology
Dysphagia is common in the elderly population, and it can lead to complications such as aspiration, undernutrition, and psychological and social interaction disorders in the elderly and have a great impact on quality of life. This study aimed to understand the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of geriatric nurses regarding dysphagia care for elderly adults and to analyze the relevant influencing factors to improve care plans for elderly patients with dysphagia.
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