Abstract: Dysphagia is a significant problem associated with stroke, which can cause many complications relating to nutrition and hydration, as well as a person’s ability to take medication. This article provides a brief overview of stroke and dysphagia, and discusses problems likely to be encountered in administering medication to patients following a stroke. It suggests methods of ensuring the best quality of service to these patients, and outlines drugs used in stroke treatment. Aspects of interdisciplinary dysphagia management after stroke noted by McFarlane et al (2014) are expanded on.
Subjects: Stroke Drug Therapy; Deglutition Disorders; Stroke Complications