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Table 3 The items with the highest and lowest scores in dysphagia management knowledge

From: A multicenter cross-sectional survey of the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour of nurses regarding dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery: a prospective multicentre study

Items

Correct answer (%)

The 5 items with the lowest accuracy rate

 

Avoid the consumption of viscous foods

8.5

If the patient accidentally inhales, they will always cough

9.1

Digestive dysfunction

9.6

The pressure of the patient’s airbag sleeve during surgery should be controlled above 50 cm H2O

11.3

The 5 items with the highest accuracy rate

 

Aspiration pneumonia

90.2

Coughing while eating

88.6

Feeling food stuck in the throat

87.2

Postoperative use of specific instruments to deliver food into the mouth

82.7