Malnutrition and dehydration after stroke

Rowat, Anne M

Abstract

By identifying malnutrition and dehydration in patients who have had a stroke, nurses can intervene to prevent significant complications developing and so improve patient outcomes. Poor intake of fluid and food may result from difficulties in swallowing, as well as other physical and functional problems that occur as a result of a stroke. The aim of this article is to encourage nurses to identify the frequency and causes of malnutrition and dehydration, to consider the complications this can cause and to be aware of optimum feeding strategies for stroke patients

Citation

Rowat, A. M. (2011). Malnutrition and dehydration after stroke. Nursing Standard, 26, 42-46

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: 2011-08
• Deposit Date: Mar 12, 2012
• Print ISSN: 0029-6570
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 26
• Pages: 42-46
• Keywords: Stroke; malnutrition; dehydration; aftercare; feeding strategies
• Public URL: http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/id/eprint/5083
• Publisher URL: http://ezproxy.napier.ac.uk:2334/docview/917159606?accountid=16607