Dysphagia is a distressing symptom for residents in long-term care facilities, and nursing
aides play an important role in feeding the residents with dysphagia. This study evaluated …

Background Speech pathologists have a pivotal role in palliative care, assisting patients with
swallowing and communication disorders, yet very little is known about the preparedness of …

“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 …

Background: Decreasing oral intake is common towards the end of life and a potential
source of distress and concern for patients, relatives, whānau and clinicians. This paper …

The capacity to swallow or eat is a basic human need and can be a great pleasure. Older
adults look forward to sharing mealtimes and participating in social interactions. The loss of …

The aim of this study is to describe hospice caregivers' perceptions and practices in the
management of dysphagia in neurodegenerative disorders. In South Africa, hospices …

Background Divergent opinions exist on what is correct and morally acceptable when it
comes to the management of patients who are terminally ill and unable to maintain their own …

Objectives Presbyphagia refers to age-related changes in the swallowing mechanism (eg,
reduced skeletal muscle strength that decreases bolus control). If left untreated, these …

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 …

Comprehensive nursing care in situations of health vulnerability implies a complete analysis
from clinical and psychosocial references. Dysphagia, difficulty in swallowing, is an …