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Dysphagia represents a salient concern in many conditions prevalent in older people. There
are direct implications for morbidity and mortality. The importance of recognizing and …

Dysphagia is a disorder of swallowing. The authors stress the importance of a
comprehensive assessment leading to effective management and the involvement of a …

Background: Dysphagia is a disorder of swallowing and/or feeding. It is associated with
malnutrition, dehydration, pulmonary pneumonia and increased mortality. Timely …

Difficulty swallowing complicates and prevents the enjoyment of one of life's most delightful
pleasures—eating. When eating becomes unsafe or not pleasurable, a patient's physical …

Aims: The aim of this study was to understand the eating and drinking experiences of people
living with dementia and dysphagia in care homes from their perspective and those of their …

Background There is increasing recognition of the impact that dementia has upon
swallowing and at mealtimes, and the significant effect this can have on people with …

Dysphagia is a significant problem for adults with ID which has received sparse attention in
the research literature. Little is currently documented about how dysphagia management …

International studies examining dysphagia management have identified that a degree of
practice variability exists globally, with multiple factors within the local health service context …

Swallowing problems affect as many as 40% of adults over age 60 years, and many millions
of children also suffer from this devastating condition. Patients with dysphagia risk death …