With the rapid increase in the elderly population, there is a simultaneous increased need for
care provided by family caregivers. Research in the field of head and neck cancer has …

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 …

Nurses working in nursing homes will care for residents who have dysphagia, or difficulty
swallowing, on a regular basis. Clear, evidence-based guidelines are necessary for all staff …

The management of dysphagia may differ by country and clinical setting. The purpose of this
study was to describe the management and care pathways for elderly people with …

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 …

Purpose: It is well documented that dysphagia can negatively impact a person's quality of
life. Little, if any, formal training is given to a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in …

Purpose The purpose of this clinical focus article is to discuss palliative care for patients with
dysphagia who also have a comorbid condition of dementia. It reviews the nature of …

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) that care for patients with dysphagia are uniquely
aware of the physiology of swallowing and how important eating is to patients and their …

Purpose The biopsychosocial ramifications of dysphagia are widespread. However, its
influence on informal caregivers and families is often overlooked. Ultimately, the health and …

Dysphagia in adults affects their quality of life and can lead to life-threatening conditions.
The authors draw on both 30 years of experience as clinicians and also on expert testimony …