Purpose The biopsychosocial ramifications of dysphagia are widespread. However, its
influence on informal caregivers and families is often overlooked. Ultimately, the health and …

Difficulty swallowing complicates and prevents the enjoyment of one of life's most delightful
pleasures—eating. When eating becomes unsafe or not pleasurable, a patient's physical …

N urses are often confronted with the challenge of helping patients who have difficulty
swallowing. Whether the cause is mechanical or neurological, such patients are in danger of …

Background Symptom management is an essential aspect of palliative and end-of-life care,
but evidence suggests that patients' symptoms may not always be relieved, causing …

Aim and objectives. The following discussion builds upon a previous publication that
reported on the perceptions and discourses of palliative care nurses and doctors in relation …

Background: The impact of assisted hydration on symptoms and survival at the end of life is
unclear. Little is known about optimal strategies for communicating and decision-making …

Problems with eating and swallowing are recognised as features of advancing dementia
and may be a sign that the person is entering the terminal phase of illness. Such problems …

Food refusal poses difficulties for nurses and care staff and can place older patients with
dementia at risk of undernutrition. The dangers of and reasons for food refusal in these …