This position document has been developed by the Dysphagia Working Group, a committee
of members from the European Society for Swallowing Disorders and the European Union …

Dysphagia is a symptom of swallowing dysfunction that occurs between the mouth and the
stomach. Although oropharyngeal dysphagia is a highly prevalent condition (occurring in up …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a condition recognized by the World Health Organization
and defined as the difficulty or inability to move a bolus safely and effectively from the oral …

Background & aims Oropharyngeal dysphagia and malnutrition are prevalent conditions in
the older. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between oropharyngeal …

Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled
prevalence of dysphagia in older adults, subgrouping by recruitment settings and varying …

Dysphagia is common but may be underreported. Specific symptoms, rather than their
perceived location, should guide the initial evaluation and imaging. Obstructive symptoms …

Objective: to assess the role of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) as a risk factor for
malnutrition and/or lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in the independently-living …

Background: oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common condition among the elderly but not
systematically explored. Objective: to assess the prevalence and the prognostic significance …

Introduction Neurogenic dysphagia defines swallowing disorders caused by diseases of the
central and peripheral nervous system, neuromuscular transmission, or muscles …

Dysphagia is a major health care problem in nursing homes. It can lead to fatal
complications including aspiration pneumonia and even death. The aims of this study were …