Altering diets in patients with dysphagia is a common practice in speech-language
pathology (Garcia, Chambers, & Molander, 2005; Steele et al., 2015). One study examining …

Clinicians who manage patients with dysphagia face especially difficult challenges when
working with patients who exhibit the aspiration of dietary fluids. These patients must be kept …

This study surveyed the practice patterns of speech-language pathologists in their use of
thickened liquids for patients with swallowing difficulties. A 25-item Internet survey about …

Purpose: The efficacy of thickened fluids for individuals with dysphagia has come under
increasing scrutiny among healthcare professionals. This commentary provides a critical …

Aspiration and pneumonia are common in people with eating, drinking and swallowing
difficulties. Thickened liquids are often used as a first-line measure by speech-language …

The implementation of thickened fluids in patients with dysphagia is widely considered an
effective strategy for safe and physiologically improved swallow. However, there is limited …

Our data regarding practice patterns were collected using an online survey posted to the
professional e-mail list of ASHA Division 13, Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders in the …

Purpose The goals of this article are to explore the use of textured thin liquids for dysphagic
patients who require thickened liquids and to illustrate their impact on hydration and patient …

Purpose: Thickened liquids are frequently recommended for patients with dysphagia to
minimize aspiration. When discussing the use of thickened liquids with graduate students in …

Purpose: The intervention of thickened liquids (TL) is commonly used to reduce aspiration in
people with dysphagia. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have traditionally believed it …