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Review
. 2018 Dec 7;8(12):218.
doi: 10.3390/brainsci8120218.

Nutrition, Energy Expenditure, Dysphagia, and Self-Efficacy in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Review of the Literature

Adam C Lieber  1 , Estee Hong  2 , David Putrino  3 , Dominic A Nistal  4 , Jonathan S Pan  5 , Christopher P Kellner  6
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Nutrition, Energy Expenditure, Dysphagia, and Self-Efficacy in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Review of the Literature

Adam C Lieber et al. Brain Sci. .

Abstract

While significant research has been performed regarding the use of thrombolytic agents and thrombectomy in the setting of acute stroke, other factors, such as nutritional status of stroke patients, is a less explored topic. The topic of nutrition is critical to the discussion of stroke, as up to half of stroke survivors may be considered malnourished at discharge. Dysphagia, old age, restricted upper limb movement, visuospatial impairment, and depression are all important risk factors for malnutrition in this cohort. The purpose of this review is to analyze current literature discussing neuroprotective diets, nutritional, vitamin, and mineral supplementation, dysphagia, and post-stroke coaching in stroke patients.

Keywords: diet and nutrition; dysphagia; intracranial hemorrhage; ischemic stroke; lifestyle; neuroprotection; nutrition; primary prevention; stroke.

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Conflict of interest statement

Christopher P. Kellner has the following disclosures: (1) Director of CME course titled Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation funded by Penumbra and (2) Recipient of a Siemens Foundation Research Grant.

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