Background The swallowing mechanism changes significantly as people age, even in the
absence of chronic diseases. Presbyphagia, a term that refers to aging-related changes in …

Background: Dementia is the fourth cause of death in the elderly population in Western
countries. Dysphagia is frequent both in the early and late phases of dementia. It increases …

This study aimed to examine nutrition care management for in-patients with dysphagia and
to evaluate knowledge on nutrition care related to dysphagia among dietitians in clinical …

Dysphagia (difficulty in swallow-ing) increases with age, mainly owing to the presence of
concomitant disease processes (Smithard et al, 1994). Dysphagia is estimated to occur to …

Dysphagia in adults affects their quality of life and can lead to life-threatening conditions.
The authors draw on both 30 years of experience as clinicians and also on expert testimony …

Difficulties with swallowing are common in the nursing home population. Almost any
condition that produces general muscle weakness or any condition that is associated with …

Dysphagia is defined as difficulty in swallowing food (semi-solid or solid), liquid, or both.
Neurological, muscular, anatomical, and/or psychological factors may predispose a person …

Early detection and treatment of dysphagia in hospitalized patients is necessary to prevent
life-threatening complications, such as aspiration pneumonia and malnutrition. The …

Purpose: The purposes of this study were to reveal the nutritional status and symptoms
related to dysphagia and to identify the information needs of the patient with post-stroke …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to survey and describe dysphagia practice patterns
among speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in India, where no standardized practice …