strokesintake
Strokesintake is a term that appears in some discussions of stroke care to describe the integrated assessment of a patient’s intake during the acute and subacute phases of recovery. It is not an officially recognized medical term, and there is no universally accepted definition.
In practice, strokesintake may refer to monitoring energy and nutrient intake, hydration, and swallow safety to
Methods associated with strokesintake include dietary assessments (such as 24-hour recalls or food diaries), observations of
Rationale for the concept rests on evidence that malnutrition is common after stroke and is linked to
History and status: strokesintake remains an informal concept without formal guidelines. It may appear in exploratory
See also: stroke, nutrition in stroke, dysphagia management, rehabilitation nutrition.