Swallowing problems, or dysphagia, are common as people age, and are associated with
significant negative outcomes, including weight loss, pneumonia, dehydration, shortened life …

Historically speech-language pathologists (SLPs) were a “fix-it”-focused rehabilitation
profession. In recent years we have been drawn into decisions that are more challenging …

Objective: The study's main purpose has been to investigate the dysphagia influence
towards the quality of life of cancer patients undergoing palliative care. Methods: It is a …

Dysphagia is common in palliative patients and worsens quality of life. Nurses are the main
provider of dysphagia care. An audit showed poor compliance with dysphagia measures …

Swallowing problems are reported to be a common finding in patients who receive palliative
care. In existing literature, the incidence of swallowing problems is mostly described in small …

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Patients who are dependent upon tracheostomy and/or ventilator use present a particular
challenge to health-care providers. The interaction of pulmonary physiology and deglutition …

Speech-language pathologists (SLP) who treat patients with dysphagia may at some point
work with persons who are dying. The purpose of this article is to provide a legal and ethical …

Dysphagia is a common and potentially serious problem, especially in neurological
disorders, and is particularly frequent in elderly individuals. Dysphagia is associated with …