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Table 5 The items with the highest and lowest scores in dysphagia management behaviours

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

Average score of items

The 3 items with the lowest scores

 

Record the screening results of swallowing function in patients undergoing anterior cervical surgery.

3.11 ± 1.387

Perform swallowing function screening for each patient undergoing cervical spine surgery.

3.28 ± 1.286

After cervical spine surgery, patients with swallowing disorders are screened daily to identify patients who quickly recover swallowing function.

3.34 ± 1.305

The 3 items with the highest scores

 

Guiding or assisting patients with swallowing disorders in selecting appropriate positions and postures.

3.99 ± 1.025

Guiding patients with swallowing disorders during cervical spine surgery to maintain good oral hygiene to reduce the incidence of associated pneumonia.

3.88 ± 1.104

If there is a risk of swallowing oral medication, consult pharmacists and physicians for advice.

3.87 ± 1.104