Driven evidence-based nursing to diagnostic accuracy of water swallow test for stroke patients with dysphagia
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Background: The ability of nursing staff to determine stroke deglutition disorders is important in care of stroke patients. Purpose: This study aimed to increase diagnostic accuracy of stroke deglutition disorders among nursing staff in stroke care. Method: By comprehensive determination of the most accurate water volume for the diagnosis of stroke deglutition disorders using evidence-based meta-analysis. Results: The diagnostic accuracy of stroke deglutition disorders made by nursing staff was increased from 4.75% to 100%, and the incidence of aspiration pneumonia in patients with stroke was decreased from 2.59‰ to 1.36‰. Conclusion: By applying meta-analysis of diagnostic tests to clinical practice, nursing staff can increase diagnostic accuracy of stroke deglutition disorders. Correspondence to: Ching-Hui Chuang, MSN, RN, Head Nurse, Department of Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, and Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, No.123, Dapi Rd., Niaosong Dist., Kaohsiung City 83301, Taiwan, ROC, Tel: +8 867731-7123; +8 867731-2965; E-mail: [email protected]
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