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This review estimates the effectiveness of different interventions to prevent pneumonia in stroke patients. It focuses on strategies for both acute stroke patients and those with post-stroke dysphagia.

May 8, 2026European Stroke Journal

Abstract Number: Esoc2026a1465 Preventive Strategies for Stroke-Associated Pneumonia: A Systematic Review With Network and Component Network Meta-Analyses

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SPSungkrit PojmonpitiGhent University Hospital MMMariska MeersschautGhent University Hospital KBKatja BatensGhent University Hospital

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Systematic review estimates pneumonia prevention strategies for acute stroke and post-stroke dysphagia patients, suggesting effective combinations.

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This review estimates the effectiveness of different interventions to prevent pneumonia in stroke patients. It focuses on strategies for both acute stroke patients and those with post-stroke dysphagia.
Systematic review of studies from MEDLINE, Embase, and several other databases up to October 2025.
Conducted network and component network meta-analyses involving randomized controlled trials.
Analyzed data from 31 studies for acute stroke patients and 39 studies for patients with post-stroke dysphagia.
Dysphagia screening/management reduced pneumonia incidence (OR 0.48, 95% CI 0.32–0.72).
Respiratory muscle training significantly lowered pneumonia risk (OR 0.35, 95% CI 0.23–0.56).
For PSD patients, instrumental swallowing rehabilitation and oral hygiene care were beneficial, while conventional swallowing rehabilitation alone was not effective (OR 0.50, 95% CI 0.22–1.17).

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Pojmonpiti et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7eb0bfa21ec5bbf06e8a https://doi.org/10.1093/esj/aakag023.708

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Systematic review estimates pneumonia prevention strategies for acute stroke and post-stroke dysphagia patients, suggesting effective combinations.

Abstract Number: Esoc2026a1465 Preventive Strategies for Stroke-Associated Pneumonia: A Systematic Review With Network and Component Network Meta-Analyses

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Abstract Number: Esoc2026a1465 Preventive Strategies for Stroke-Associated Pneumonia: A Systematic Review With Network and Component Network Meta-Analyses

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