As part of a systematic literature review, a comprehensive literature search was carried out
to identify risk factors for aspiration pneumonia in frail older people. A prominent risk factor …

OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the risks for aspiration pneumonia in frail older people
and the contribution of bad oral health among the risk factors. DESIGN: Systematic literature …

Objective: To systematically review the literature on oral health care interventions in frail
older people and the effect on the incidence of aspiration pneumonia. Background: Oral …

Purpose: To review the risks, diagnosis, management, and prevention of aspiration
pneumonia in adults over age 65, and discuss the major role of dysphagia as a risk factor in …

Background. To determine whether oropharyngeal dysphagia is a risk factor for readmission
for pneumonia in elderly persons discharged from an acute geriatric unit. Methods …

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the
elderly, and the leading cause of death among residents of nursing homes. Oropharyngeal …

Backgrounds Aspiration pneumonia is a dominant form of community-acquired and
healthcare-associated pneumonia, and a leading cause of death among ageing …

Background: oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common condition among the elderly but not
systematically explored. Objective: to assess the prevalence and the prognostic significance …

Abstract Background: oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD), aspiration and poor oral health status
are potential risk factors in elderly patients with aspiration pneumonia (AP). Aim: to assess …

Aspiration pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the elderly who are
hospitalized or in nursing homes. Multiple risk factors for pneumonia have been identified …