Abstract
Dysphagia is a frequent consequence of acute stroke. Previous studies have demonstrated better clinical outcomes for patients managed by dysphagia teams, which have always included a speech and language therapist (SLT). This study compares dysphagia management for stroke patients in two hospitals with differing involvement of SLTs in dysphagia services. There was a trend towards better identification of dysphagia, more complete documentation of nutrition and hydration management, less risky dysphagia management and less perceived need for chest physiotherapy at the hospital with locally-based SLT provision, compared with the hospital with extra-contractual referral (ECR) for SLT dysphagia assessment. The specific contribution of the SLT in the dysphagia team is discussed.
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