Dysphagia increases the risk of aspiration pneumonia with resultant morbidity and recurrent
hospital admissions. With a rapidly ageing population and an increasing complex chronic …

Background/purpose Dysphagia was associated with increased prevalence of aspiration
pneumonia (AP) in studies that were criticized for either their small sample size or lack of …

WHY: Aspiration (the misdirection of oropharyngeal secretions or gastric contents into the
larynx and lower respiratory tract) is common in older adults with dysphagia and can lead to …

Purpose The aim of the study was to provide an updated systematic review of randomized
controlled trials that studied the effectiveness of pharmacological and nonpharmacological …

Purpose: To review the risks, diagnosis, management, and prevention of aspiration
pneumonia in adults over age 65, and discuss the major role of dysphagia as a risk factor in …

Background Dysphagia is highly prevalent condition in older adults living in nursing homes.
There is also evidence indicating that aspiration is one of the major health risks for these …

Background Oropharyngeal dysphagia can be highly concerning in hospitalized patients,
increasing morbidity and mortality, making its early identification essential. We aimed to …

Part of being a competent speech-language pathologist is knowing about and using the
evidence that supports or refutes what we do with our patients and clients. One service …

Aspiration pneumonia is common in older people. To reduce the risk of aspiration
pneumonia, maintenance of good oral hygiene is important and medications affecting …

Prediction of aspiration pneumonia development in at-risk patients is vital for implementation
of appropriate interventions to reduce morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, studies utilizing …