Shear-viscosity-dependent effect of a gum-based thickening product on the safety of swallowing in older patients with severe oropharyngeal dysphagia
Fluid thickening is a valid therapeutic strategy for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia
(OD). The main aim of this study was to determine the therapeutic effect of the xanthan-gum …
(OD). The main aim of this study was to determine the therapeutic effect of the xanthan-gum …
Swallowing and Aspiration: How to Evaluate and Treat Swallowing Disorders Associated with Aspiration Pneumonia in Older Persons
O Ortega, L Guidotti, Y Yoshimatsu… - … in Respiratory and …, 2024 - thieme-connect.com
Aspiration pneumonia (AP) is the most severe complication of oropharyngeal dysphagia
(OD). It is highly underdiagnosed and undertreated among older patients hospitalized with …
(OD). It is highly underdiagnosed and undertreated among older patients hospitalized with …
Comparing biomechanics and neurophysiology between different phenotypes of patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia
The pathophysiology of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) across patient phenotypes may
differ. The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanics and neurophysiology of …
differ. The aim of this study was to compare the biomechanics and neurophysiology of …
Therapeutic Effect on Swallowing Function and on Hydration Status of a New Liquid Gum-Based Thickener in Independently-Living Older Patients with Oropharyngeal …
ThickenUp® Gel Express (TUGE) is a new, xanthan-and acacia-gum-based, liquid,
thickening product. In independently living older adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) …
thickening product. In independently living older adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) …
Exploring Texture and Biomechanics of Food Oral Processing in Fork-Mashable Dishes for Patients with Mastication or Swallowing Impairments
K Ismael-Mohammed, M Bolívar-Prados, L Laguna… - Foods, 2024 - mdpi.com
Texture-modified diets (TMDs) are a primary compensatory treatment for hospitalized older
patients with swallowing and mastication disorders. Nevertheless, the lack of a protocol for …
patients with swallowing and mastication disorders. Nevertheless, the lack of a protocol for …
Effect of bolus property on swallowing dynamics in patients with dysphagia
H Hino, T Suzuki, K Maekawa, R Ita… - Journal of Oral …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Modification of foods or liquids is commonly administered as part of dysphagia
treatment. However, no consensus exists on the parameters for defining texture‐modified …
treatment. However, no consensus exists on the parameters for defining texture‐modified …
Thickening products and alimentary fluids for older patients with swallowing disorders
Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a severe, underestimated, and underdiagnosed condition,
which affects more than a half population over 70 years with still no available recovery …
which affects more than a half population over 70 years with still no available recovery …
Measuring the rheological and textural properties of thick Purees used to manage patients with swallowing disorders
K Ismael-Mohammed, M Bolivar-Prados, L Laguna… - Nutrients, 2023 - mdpi.com
Texture-modified diets are the first-line compensatory strategy for older patients with
swallowing and mastication disorders. However, the absence of a common protocol to …
swallowing and mastication disorders. However, the absence of a common protocol to …