Dysphagia is a disorder with not only physical but also psychosocial and emotional
consequences. While speech-language pathologists should be aware of and sensitive to …

Background Dysphagia impacts negatively on quality of life, however there is little in‐depth
qualitative research on these impacts from the perspective of people with dysphagia. Aims …

Complications of oropharyngeal dysphagia include aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition,
dehydration, and impact on psychosocial well-being. However, patients, caregivers, and …

Dysphagia, like any chronic health condition, negatively impacts quality of life (QOL).
Individuals with dysphagia report social and psychological problems associated with having …

The purpose of this study is to determine the psychosocial effects of dysphagia in adults with
a non-terminal, non-progressive medical condition. Additionally, this study aims to provide …

While both dysphagia and poor health-related quality of life frequently occur in United States
(US) Veterans, swallowing-related quality of life in this population has not been …

BACKGROUND: Numerous quantitative and descriptive studies show that dysphagia
impacts on quality of life. However, there is little in-depth qualitative research exploring the …

Background A recent literature review identified that past research has described the
impacts of dysphagia on quality of life; but there is limited research on these impacts from …

The social and psychological impact of dysphagia has not been routinely reported in large
studies. We sought to determine the effects of dysphagia on broad measures of the quality of …

As one of the most prevalent complications following a stroke, dysphagia manifests as a
swallowing disorder that makes it challenging for the affected individuals to eat and drink …