Study on dysphagia disorders in acute stroke patients at Can Tho Central General Hospital in 2021-2022

Abstract

Background: Acute cerebral stroke is a topical issue because of its high morbidity, mortality, and disability rates. Dysphagia disorder is a symptom of stroke leading to aspiration of a foreign body, causing aspiration pneumonia. Detect and control swallowing disorders in stroke patients to improve complications of aspiration pneumonia and problems related to swallowing disorders. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and severity of swallowing disorders of acute stroke patients in Can Tho Central General Hospital from 2021 to 2022. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 130 patients diagnosed with an acute cerebral stroke at Can Tho Central General Hospital in 2021-2022. Results: Through a survey of 130 acute stroke patients at Can Tho Central General Hospital, we found that the average age of patients was 65.4±12.42, in which the male/female ratio was 1.6. The majority of patients are in rural areas, 73.8%. The patients with Glasgow scores from 12-14 accounted for 50.8%. The patients with a level of NIHSS from 5-15 points accounted for a high rate of 86.9%, and severe level >15 points had 8.5%. There were 105 patients with a swallowing disorder, accounting for 80.8%; Swallowing disorder with mild degree 58.5% accounted for many, and moderate level 18.5%. There were 29 patients with aspiration, accounting for 22.3%. Conclusion: Evaluate swallowing disorders in patients with acute stroke, make appropriate dietary recommendations, to reduce aspiration of foreign bodies causing aspiration pneumonia.