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First stroke is linked to eating difficulties in ~70% of patients.
Observational (n=45)
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The aim of this study was to describe the process of eating, experiences of eating and oral functions. Participants consisted of 30 people with first stroke and localization of the damage verified by computer topography (CT), and 15 healthy older people. All were observed during test-meals, interviewed about eating, and oral functions were tested. The results demonstrated that most (21) people with stroke had some difficulties in eating and expressed feelings of fear and shame about eating and changed physical and social appearance, mainly related to difficulties in preparing and transporting food to the mouth as well as swallowing deficits.
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Jacobsson et al. (2000) conducted an observational in First stroke (n=45). First stroke vs. Healthy older people was evaluated on Difficulties in eating, experiences of eating, and oral functions. First stroke was associated with eating difficulties in 70% (21/30) of patients, accompanied by feelings of fear and shame related to food preparation, transport, and swallowing deficits.
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