Primary caregivers (PCGs) are closely involved in preparing meals and feeding patients
who are at the end of life, yet their responses to patients' swallowing difficulties have not …

Hersh (2010) raises important issues regarding the ending of the therapeutic relationship. In
this paper, we will explore this concept in relation to speech-language pathology (SLP) and …

Objectives Decision‐making around dysphagia management is becoming increasingly
challenging due to the complexity of contexts associated with an ageing population. The …

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Journal of Palliative Medicine: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/palliative Supporting crucial …

Dysphagia is the medical term encompassing a range of difficulties associated with
swallowing foods, fluids and saliva, which can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, increased …

When it’s difficult to swallow: The role of the speech therapist Page 1 PALLIATIVE CARE AND
DEMENTIA When it’s difficult to swallow: The role of the speech therapist that PEG or NG …

Managing one's dysphagia at the end-of-life is challenging for the patient and the medical
care team. Decisions surrounding oral feeding safety and the use of artificially administered …

Palliative care is an interdisciplinary medical specialty that focuses on preventing and
relieving suffering and on supporting the best possible quality of life for patients and their …

Speech–language pathologists (SLPs) provide services to patients confronting the end of
life (EOL) in a variety of settings. Instead of targeting improvement of health or sustaining life …