The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of family caregivers for patients
suffering from dysphagia following a stroke. This study, in particular, examines an approach …

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a common medical condition among today's patients.
It is estimated the approximately 15% of individuals older than 60 years experience …

Objective: There are few studies concerning the differences in quality-of-life (QOL) between
palliative care patients with and without dysphagia to date. We aimed to compare the QOL …

Constance Dahlin is a nurse practitioner, Palliative Care Service, Massachusetts General
Hospital, Boston, and is on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative …

Introduction: Swallowing disorders are common in the elderly but its prevalence is often
underestimated. They can result in increased morbidity and mortality. Methods: This article …

Aims and objectives To explore the perceptions of nurses regarding the provision and
nonprovision of medical nutrition and hydration during the end stage of life when death is …

Objectives At the end of life oral fluid intake is often reduced. Consensus about the most
appropriate management for terminally ill patients with limited oral fluid intake is lacking. The …

Recognising and managing dysphagia Page 1 Recognising and managing dysphagia Stroke
victims often develop dysphagia— difficulties in swallowing. Linda Nazarko explains how this …

A lack of access to specialist palliative care (SPC) has led to a lack of clinicians' skills,
knowledge and attitudes pertinent to the management of patients with chronic conditions …

“While there is life, we must provide quality of life.” Paul Raia Swallowing and cognition have
always been considered two major contributors to quality of life. It's interesting to note, for …