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A Systematic Review of the Prevalence and Characteristics of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Critically Ill Patients During the Acute and Postacute Recovery Phase
Authors' conclusion
Due to study design limitations, high risk of bias, and heterogeneity in methods/outcomes, firm conclusions cannot be drawn. However, current data suggest a high prevalence of dysphagia in critically ill adults who persists greater than or equal to 12 months posthospital discharge.
Study context
- Population
- Critically ill adults (COVID-19, sepsis, critical illness or postintensive care syndrome) with dysphagia, in acute or postacute care settings51 studies
- Outcome
- Prevalence and characteristics of oropharyngeal dysphagia
Methodological detailsPRISMA guidelines, registered on PROSPERO, 5 databases searched from inception to September 2024; 5058 articles identified, 214 full-text reviewed, 51 included, Risk of bias assessed with Modified Downs and Black Checklist
- PRISMA guidelines
- Registered on PROSPERO
- 5 databases searched from inception to September 2024; 5058 articles identified, 214 full-text reviewed, 51 included
- Risk of bias assessed with Modified Downs and Black Checklist
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Prevalence of dysphagia
Prevalence of dysphagia, range
15% to 100%
Further pooled results
Persistent dysphagia · at hospital discharge
- Dysphagia persisted in up to
- 74%
Persistent dysphagia · 10 to 17 months posthospital discharge
- Dysphagia persisted in up to
- 22%
Original publication
A Systematic Review of the Prevalence and Characteristics of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Critically Ill Patients During the Acute and Postacute Recovery Phase. Crit Care Med. Published 27 March 2025. doi:10.
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