Approaches to Eating and Drinking With Acknowledged Risk: A Systematic Review
Dysphagia
Soar, N., Birns, J., et al. (2021).
Dysphagia, 36, 54-66.
This systematic review investigates the eating and drinking with acknowledged risk (EDAR) protocol in adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia.
Guy's and St Thomas' Charity (United Kingdom)
Through May 2019
Original studies of any design
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For adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia who are unlikely to improve, three studies investigating the outcomes of eating and drinking with acknowledged risk (EDAR) protocols found improvements for the following benchmarks: documentation of feeding/nutrition plans, days nil-by-mouth without artificial nutrition, and documentation of mental capacity assessments. These studies did not investigate length of hospital stay or feedback from the patient, family/carers, or staff. Due to the paucity of research on EDAR, additional research on patient experience and quality of life is suggested.
