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Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


  1. Advancing Modules
  2. 03: Nutrition, hydration and swallowing issues following stroke
  3. Case 1: Connie
  4. Early Management

Early Management

Your aim is to reduce the impact of Connie’s main risk factors which are:

  • Impaired swallow
  • High risk of malnutrition

The importance of involving patients and carers in these areas will also be addressed.

Summary Early management of swallowing…

Page last reviewed: 10 Apr 2021

Case 1: ConnieEarly assessment: Swallow screening procedureSwallow screening procedure outcomeHydrationConsiderations for Connie’s hydration?MedicationsNutritionNeed for nutritional screeningBody Mass Index (BMI)Weight lossConnie’s nutritional riskSummaryEarly ManagementEarly management of swallowing issuesAssisting Connie at mealtimesConnie’s mealtimeInternational dysphagia diet standardisation initiative frameworkDrinks consistencyImproving the mealtime environmentEarly management of nutritionNutritional care planTexture Modified DietsWays to increase Connie’s nutritional intakeSnacksOral nutritional supplements (ONS)Food and fluid chartsInforming patients and carersSummary and key messagesFurther reading
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