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, which is a geriatric syndrome affecting 10% to 33% of older adults, is commonly
seen in older adults who have experienced a stroke or neurodegenerative diseases such as …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a highly prevalent and growing condition in the older
population. Although OD may cause very severe complications, it is often not detected …

Dysphagia is a symptom of swallowing impairment that can occur if there is a malfunction
with any part of the swallowing mechanism. Dysphagia can reduce quality of life, can …

Background Fluid thickening is a well-established management strategy for oropharyngeal
dysphagia (OD). However, the effects of thickening agents on the physiology of impaired …

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 …

Abstract The Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10) is used worldwide to screen people
quickly and easily at high risk for swallowing disorders. However, the best EAT-10 cutoff …

The prevalence of older patients with dementia and oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is rising
and management is poor. Our aim was to assess the prevalence, risk factors, and long-term …

Background Although modifying diets, by thickening liquids and modifying the texture of
foods, to reduce the risk of aspiration has become central to the current management of …

Sarcopenia, defined as a decline in muscle mass and function related to aging, affects both
limb and swallowing-related muscles. Sarcopenic dysphagia is characterized by decreased …