Purpose—The aim of this guideline is to provide a synopsis of best clinical practices in the
rehabilitative care of adults recovering from stroke. Methods—Writing group members were …

Nutritional counselling has been recognised as the first line approach in the management of
numerous chronic diseases. Though usually carried out by dietitians, nutritional counselling …

Nutrition is a recognized determinant in 3 (ie, diseases of the heart, malignant neoplasms,
cerebrovascular diseases) of the top 4 leading causes of death in the United States …

Background: Rehabilitation nursing is practiced in various settings along the healthcare
continuum. No framework is noted in the literature that defines the necessary competencies …

Older adults are at risk for compromised nutritional status because of physical changes
associated with aging, as well as cognitive, psychological, and social factors such as …

Malnutrition is frequently observed in patients after stroke and is associated with poor
outcomes. Patients at risk of malnutrition may be identified with several nutrition screening …

Aims and objectives To explore and describe the experience of eating and eating‐related
difficulties in stroke survivors living at home. Background The ability to consume food and to …

Eating-related challenges and discomforts arising from moderately acquired brain injuries
(ABI)—including physiological and cognitive difficulties—can interfere with patients' eating …

Background Setting up a follow-up secondary prevention program after stroke is difficult due
to motor and cognitive impairment, but necessary to prevent recurrence and improve …

Background: South African speech-language therapists are the only health professionals
charged with dysphagia rehabilitation. However, registered nurses and doctors are often …