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 …

The risk of developing dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) increases with age and exposure to
aging-related diseases and conditions. Roughly 7% to 10% of adults older than age 50 have …

University staff are in the unique position of having access to knowledge regarding the
“cutting edge” of clinical practice issues and also the concerns and challenges faced by …

Notice of Retraction https://doi. org/10.1044/2020_Dec2020ASHA Purpose Person-centered
care shifts the focus of treatment away from the traditional medical model and moves toward …

Clinical speech-language pathologists (SLPs) may receive referrals to consult with teams
serving patients who have a severe and/or terminal disease. Palliative care focuses on the …

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victims often develop dysphagia— difficulties in swallowing. Linda Nazarko explains how this …

The practice nurse may encounter people who present with swallowing difficulties. Around
11% of adults living in the community have problems with dysphagia, and dysphagia is more …

Constance Dahlin is a nurse practitioner, Palliative Care Service, Massachusetts General
Hospital, Boston, and is on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School Center for Palliative …

Treatments for head and neck cancer (HNC) have evolved over time, resulting in an
increase in outpatient delivery and shorter hospital stays. Head and neck cancer (HNC) …

Palliative care provides a support system for people living with a life-limiting condition to live
as actively as possible for as long as possible. The World Health Organization defines …