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Signs of dysphagia and associated outcomes regarding mortality, length of hospital stay and readmissions in acute geriatric patients: Observational prospective study.

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Abstract
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Dysphagia is a prevalent disorder in acute geriatric patients. This observational prospective study aimed at investigating adverse clinical outcomes linked to signs of dysphagia, including mortality, length of hospital stay (LOS), readmissions, among patients aged ≥ 65 years at a Danish acute medical unit (AMU).

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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Clinical nutrition ESPEN
Volume
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45
Number of Pages
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412-419
URL
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https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2405-4577(21)00260-6
DOI
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10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.07.009
Short Title
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Clin Nutr ESPEN
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