Journal article
The Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test (TOR-BSST)
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Dysphagia occurs in 55% of all acute stroke patients. Early identification of dysphagia from screening can lead to earlier treatments and thereby reduce complications. We designed and validated a new bedside dysphagia screening tool-the Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test (TOR-BSST) for stroke survivors in acute and rehabilitative settings.
METHODS: The TOR-BSST initially contained 5 items with proven high …
Authors
Martino R; Silver F; Teasell R; Bayley M; Nicholson G; Streiner DL; Diamant NE
Journal
Stroke, Vol. 40, No. 2, pp. 555–561
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
February 2009
DOI
10.1161/strokeaha.107.510370
ISSN
0039-2499