Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses on dysphagia screening and oral care in acute stroke patients - Takeaways - MDSpire

Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Dysphagia Screening and Oral Hygiene in Patients with Acute Stroke

  • By

  • Mingfang Zhu

  • Yanan Li

  • Jing Gong

  • Lin Ye

  • Yanhui Wang

  • Mengke Ma

  • Yuan Wang

  • Yue Huang

  • July 21, 2026

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    The study assessed nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding dysphagia screening and oral hygiene in acute stroke patients.

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    Nurses demonstrated good knowledge (mean score = 15.6), positive attitudes (77.4), and moderate-to-good practices (73.2) toward dysphagia management.

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    Higher qualifications, career experience, and dysphagia training were significantly associated with more positive attitudes and practices among nurses.

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    Routine screening and oral care were strongly supported, but documentation, caregiver education, and formal training were lacking.

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    The study highlights the need for improved nursing competency and institutional support to enhance dysphagia management in stroke care.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses on dysphagia screening and oral care in acute stroke patients

  • by Mingfang Zhu, Yanan Li, Jing Gong, Lin Ye, Yanhui Wang, Mengke Ma, Yuan Wang, Yue Huang

  • July 21, 2026

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