Psychological and communication issues in feeding post-stroke patients with dysphagia

Outlining the psychological and communication issues involved in caring for patients with dysphagia after a stroke, and nurses' role in providing holistic care

Waddington, Helen

AUTHOR Helen Waddington is third-year student nurse, adult branch, University of Nottingham.

Nursing Times 105(32):p 25-26, August 2009.

ABSTRACT

Waddington, H. (2009) Psychological and communication issues in feeding post-stroke patients with dysphagia. Nursing Times; 105: 32, 25-26. This one-part unit on feeding patients with dysphagia after stroke highlights the importance of good communication and considering psychological needs.