Dysphagia outcomes in COVID-19 patients: experiences in long-term acute care hospital (LTACH)
Purpose Long term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) saw a significant increase in COVID-19 patients with prolonged acute illness recovery. Speech language pathologists (SLP) in LTACHs were integral in assessing swallowing and providing rehabilitation for dysphagia, however, there is limited research on LTACHs and dysphagia. Our aim was to describe this unique dysphagia management experience to improve future patient care. Methods Retrospective chart reviews were conducted for patients admitted to RML Specialty Hospital for respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19 from April 1, 2020 to October 31, 2021. Demographic information, videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) reports with Penetration and Aspiration Scale (PAS) scores and SLP notes were reviewed. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis were performed. Results A total of 213 patients met inclusion criteria. Most patients presented with tracheostomy (93.9%) and were NPO (92.5%) on admission. A strong correlation (p = 0.029) was noted between dependence on mechanical ventilation and significant airway invasion, as indicated by PAS score of 7 or 8 on VFSS. There was a strong association (p = 0.001) between patients who had tracheostomy placed within 33 days of VFSS and recommendation for thin liquids. Upon discharge, the majority of patients (83.57%) transitioned successfully to oral diets, however, a strong association (p = 0.009) between higher age (≥ 62) and NPO at discharge was demonstrated. Conclusion Patients admitted post COVID-19 to LTACH, especially those requiring tracheostomy, demonstrated various degrees of dysphagia and benefited from SLP intervention and instrumental swallow assessments. Most patients admitted to LTACH for COVID-19 were successfully rehabilitated for dysphagia..
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| 520 | |a Purpose Long term acute care hospitals (LTACHs) saw a significant increase in COVID-19 patients with prolonged acute illness recovery. Speech language pathologists (SLP) in LTACHs were integral in assessing swallowing and providing rehabilitation for dysphagia, however, there is limited research on LTACHs and dysphagia. Our aim was to describe this unique dysphagia management experience to improve future patient care. Methods Retrospective chart reviews were conducted for patients admitted to RML Specialty Hospital for respiratory failure secondary to COVID-19 from April 1, 2020 to October 31, 2021. Demographic information, videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) reports with Penetration and Aspiration Scale (PAS) scores and SLP notes were reviewed. Descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis were performed. Results A total of 213 patients met inclusion criteria. Most patients presented with tracheostomy (93.9%) and were NPO (92.5%) on admission. A strong correlation (p = 0.029) was noted between dependence on mechanical ventilation and significant airway invasion, as indicated by PAS score of 7 or 8 on VFSS. There was a strong association (p = 0.001) between patients who had tracheostomy placed within 33 days of VFSS and recommendation for thin liquids. Upon discharge, the majority of patients (83.57%) transitioned successfully to oral diets, however, a strong association (p = 0.009) between higher age (≥ 62) and NPO at discharge was demonstrated. Conclusion Patients admitted post COVID-19 to LTACH, especially those requiring tracheostomy, demonstrated various degrees of dysphagia and benefited from SLP intervention and instrumental swallow assessments. Most patients admitted to LTACH for COVID-19 were successfully rehabilitated for dysphagia. | ||
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