Definition of the problem In the treatment of geriatric patients with dysphagia who eat and
drink, ethical conflicts arise especially with adaption of food consistencies. When weighing …

Background Dysphagia, particularly sarcopenic dysphagia, is frequent in frail older patients.
Sarcopenic dysphagia is a swallowing disorder caused by sarcopenia, corresponding to a …

Abstract Background Life expectancy in Ireland has increased, leading to older adults with
increasingly complex health needs, including dysphagia. Reportedly, dysphagia affects 30 …

People with many different medical problems will develop swallowing problems or
dysphagia. The management of dysphagia cannot be done in isolation, particularly as the …

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 …

To address the risks of aspiration pneumonia, patients with dysphagia may be prescribed a
modified diet. The goal of diet modification is to decrease the risk of patients aspirating food …

Adults with dysphagia experience difficulties swallowing food and fluids with potentially
harmful health and psychosocial consequences. Speech pathologists who manage patients …

Background Patients with dysphagia may consider eating and drinking with acknowledged
risk (EDAR) instead of artificial hydration/nutrition. Timely consideration of complex issues is …

Dysphagia management is complex and requires balancing individuals' preferences, quality
of life, and medical consequences. Ethical challenges are not uncommon given the …

Introduction: The association between dysphagia and malnutrition can be explained by the
fact that dysphagia directly impairs the ability to eat and drink, reduces dietary intake of …