Beyond the Acute Phase: Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Unreported Swallowing Impairments in Ambulatory Outpatient Stroke Survivors.

A study published in the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology found that swallowing difficulties remain prevalent among stroke survivors seen in outpatient settings, even after the acute hospital phase has passed. Many of these impairments go unreported, suggesting that dysphagia may be systematically underidentified in ambulatory stroke populations. The findings highlight a potential gap in post-acute screening and follow-up care that could be relevant to rehabilitation professionals across disciplines.

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