Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing food or liquid. Swallowing impairments can
threaten the safety and efficiency with which oral alimentation is maintained. Chronic …

It is my distinct pleasure to return to Japan. lt particular, it is an honor to once again address
the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation. Much has happened in four years. ln …

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 …

An ethical assessment is carried out based on autonomy, the safeguarding of human
integrity, respect for the end-of-life patient's beliefs and desires (2). The Federal Council of …

Im Frage-Antwort-Format geht das Buch auf Diagnostik und Therapie von Schluckstörungen
ein. Ob durch einen Schlaganfall, Tumoren im Kopf-Hals-Bereich oder neurologische …

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

Approximately 8% of the world's population is affected by a swallowing disorder, known as
dysphagia (Chichero et al., cited by Lecko, 2014). The swallow is a complex set of …

This topic will review the physiology of normal swallowing and the etiology and
pathogenesis of oropharyngeal dysphagia. An overview of dysphagia; the etiology and …

Among the disorders precipitated by diseases accompanying aging, perhaps that with the
most impact on quality of life is dysphagia. This is particularly true in patients who have …

Individuals with advanced oropharyngeal cancer often experience dysphagia as a result of
their illness and its treatment. Research consistently demonstrates that dysphagia and …