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Longitudinal cohort protocol study of oropharyngeal dysphagia: relationships to gross motor attainment, growth and nutritional status in preschool children with cerebral palsy

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OPD) in children with cerebral palsy (CP) is estimated to be between 19% and 99%. OPD can impact on children's growth, nutrition and overall health. Despite the growing recognition of the extent and significance of health issues relating...

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Autores principales: Benfer, Katherine A, Weir, Kelly A, Bell, Kristie L, Ware, Robert S, Davies, Peter S W, Boyd, Roslyn N
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Group 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3425902/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22893668
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2012-001460