FEEDING PATIENTS WITH DYSPHAGIA AFTER STROKE
The Activities on these Portfolio Pages correspond with the learning objectives
of the Guided Learning unit published in Nursing Times 105: 32/33 (18 August,
2009). The full reference list for this unit follows Activity 2.
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ACTIVITY 1
Learning objective: Understand the
psychological and emotional issues
surrounding dysphagia and feeding.
Activity: Outline the psychological issues
that patients with dysphagia post-stroke
may experience.
RESPONSE
Begin your response here.
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ACTIVITY 2
Learning objective: Recognise the
importance of good communication
when helping patients with this
impairment during mealtimes.
Activity: Describe how you would ensure
good communication with patients during
mealtimes.
RESPONSE
Begin your response here.
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