Background: The effect of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) and thickened fluid (TF) therapy
on hydration status has not been well defined in the literature. We aimed to assess the …

Background & aims It is well known that oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) challenges eating,
drinking, and swallowing by penetration to the airway. In clinical practice, thickening agents …

While awaiting further research, clinical decision-making about thickened liquids can be
improved by considering the evidence of clinically meaningful endpoints, promoting shared …

Swallowing disorder is one of the most common postoperative complications for oral cancer
patients and seriously influences quality of life. Limited attention has been paid to evaluating …

Purpose: The efficacy of thickened fluids for individuals with dysphagia has come under
increasing scrutiny among healthcare professionals. This commentary provides a critical …

ThickenUp® Gel Express (TUGE) is a new, xanthan-and acacia-gum-based, liquid,
thickening product. In independently living older adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) …

Objectives Post-stroke dysphagia may cause aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition,
dehydration, and other complications. However, data on the effects of nutritional …

Background Thickened water has been widely used in patients with dysphagia who receive
oral feeding, but there is little evidence for tube‐feeding patients. Objective To explore the …

Swallowing difficulties often occur in older adult patients during acute hospitalization,
leading to reduced nutritional intake, increased frailty, and various psychosocial challenges …

Purpose To investigate the profiles of swallowing and tongue functions, and to identify
factors influencing swallowing in maxillectomy patients. Methods Maxillectomy patients …