Feeding strategies for the dysphagic patient: A nursing perspective Page 1 Dysphagia 5 : 84-88
(1990) Dysphagia 9 Springer-Verlag New York lnc. 1990 Feeding Strategies for the …

Management of patients with dysphagia is a necessary part of our clinical intervention.
Some areas of management include implementing dietary changes that the patient will …

Oscar Smith, age 68, suffered a stroke two days ago. Although he was quickly stabilized, his
apparent difficulty swallowing (as evidenced by frequent coughing, drooling, and pocketing …

Dysphagia, the impairment of food passage from the mouth to the stomach, may have
serious consequences. Through early detection, diagnoses, and treatment, the astute …

Dietary adjustments are an important part of the therapy for dysphagia. Once dysphagia is
diagnosed, the patient must be nourished safely while being taught therapeutic and …

Two major concerns in the dietary management of the dysphagic patient are to maintain
adequate nutrition and to ensure safety during oral feeding. Dysphagic patients require …

Nurses are often the first to observe signs and symptoms of dysphagia. This review of the
anatomy, physiology, and stages of the normal swallow provides a basis for understanding …

One of the most frustrating experiences for the care-giver in the long term care setting is
feeding a resident with impaired chewing and swallowing. This condition, known as …

Feeding Techniques for Dysphagia Management ne month after a cere-brovascular
accident, Mrs. D, 48 years old, continued to refuse to leave her room to eat and sent her …

The incidence of dysphagia in the chronic care setting is high. As many as one-third [1] to
one-half [2] of the residents are liable to experience dysphagic symptoms. If those with …