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 …

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 Purpose To develop a European White Paper document on oropharyngeal
dysphagia (OD) in head and neck cancer (HNC). There are wide variations in 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 …

While the association between dysphagia and malnutrition is well established, there is a
lack of clarity regarding the nutritional status and mealtime satisfaction of those consuming …

Patient adherence to treatment recommendations is an important issue for healthcare
providers, in a multitude of specialties, and is critical when assessing the efficacy and …

Background Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a newly defined geriatric syndrome that
causes nutritional and respiratory complications in older hospitalized patients. Following …

Background Use of modified texture diets—thickening of liquids and modifying the texture of
foods—in the hope of preventing aspiration, pneumonia and choking, has become central to …

Introduction Dysphagia is common in people living with dementia and associated with
increased risk of aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, malnutrition, and death. Treatment …

Purpose: Practice pattern studies suggest that liquid modification is currently a primary
strategy used by speech-language pathologists to manage dysphagia; however, the breadth …