Purpose Older patients with pneumonia are commonly restricted from oral intake due to
concerns towards aspiration. Eating and drinking with acknowledged risks (EDAR) is a …

Many people living with dementia have difficulties at mealtimes, which can result in serious
complications for physical and mental health, leading to hospital admissions and even …

Background Dysphagia is a common problem with potentially serious consequences
including malnutrition, dehydration, pneumonia, and death. However, there are challenges …

Background Upper body limitations are a common disability in neurological conditions
including stroke and multiple sclerosis. Care of patients with upper body limitations while in …

Postoperative sore throat (POST) is a prevalent complication after general anesthesia and
targeting high-risk patients helps in itsprevention. This study developed and validated a …

Dietitians are increasingly working in community roles. Rebecca Gasche explores the ways
in which they can contribute to patient care. This article focuses on the main areas in which …

Background Many people living with dementia have difficulties at mealtimes, which can
result in serious complications including ill-health, stress, hospital admissions and even …

Conclusion To care for a patient in their entirety is also to care for them at all stages of
disease. Care is not limited to those who might be cured of disease, but should also …

Introduction: Health needs increase in older age. This translates into higher healthcare
utilisation and expenditure compared to any other age group. Much of this is driven by frailty …

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an HCA Healthcare affiliated entity. The views expressed in this publication represent those …