Purpose: Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) can greatly decrease quality of life for
individuals with dysphagia and can lead to caregiver burden and third-party disability …

Dysphagia is a common acute and long-term side effect of curative, non-surgical treatment
for head and neck cancer (HNC). Despite what is known about dysphagia associated with …

Background There is increasing recognition of the impact that dementia has upon
swallowing and at mealtimes, and the significant effect this can have on people with …

Background: The assessment of adequate upper oesophageal sphincter (UOS) opening
during swallowing is an integral component of dysphagia evaluation. Aims: To ascertain …

Background Dysphagia affects over half of adults after stroke. Dysphagia rehabilitation aims
to improve swallowing and reduce negative outcomes for these adults. However, significant …

The SWAL-QOL questionnaire is a common tool for evaluating patients' dysphagia-specific
quality of life. A validated German version is not available. This study aimed to establish a …

Dysphagia represents a salient concern in many conditions prevalent in older people. There
are direct implications for morbidity and mortality. The importance of recognizing and …

Purpose Difficulty swallowing, oropharyngeal dysphagia, is widespread among many
patient populations (such as stroke and cancer groups) and aged community-dwelling …

The present study was designed to obtain a comprehensive view of the dysphagia
assessment practice patterns of speech–language pathologists and their opinion on the …

As deglutologists, we strive to use the best evidence available in the treatment of swallowing
disorders. Evidence-based medicine is a bottom-up approach that thoughtfully combines the …