There is evidence that swallowing issues and dysphagia are an increasing problem of the
aging population in the coming decades that is affecting oral medication administration …

Since their introduction, chewable dosage forms have gained traction due to their ability to
facilitate swallowing, especially in paediatric, geriatric and dysphagia patients. Their benefits …

Many people cannot swallow whole tablets and capsules. The cause ranges from difficulties
overriding the natural instinct to chew solids/foodstuff before swallowing, to a complex …

Dysphagia affects a multitude of people worldwide with tremendous impact on the affected
individual, families, and caregivers. Understanding dysphagia, as well as the status of …

Food entering the oral cavity undergoes a series of complex processing behaviors. It is
subjected to compression and shearing by the teeth, tongue, and palate to reduce its size …

kelly j., d'cruz g. & wright d.(2010) Patients with dysphagia: experiences of taking
medication. Journal of Advanced Nursing66 (1), 82–91. Abstract Title. Patients with …

Dysphagia impacts on the health and quality of life of individuals and contributes to the cost
of health care. This paper summarises current literature regarding the nature, assessment …

kelly j., wright d. & wood j.(2011) Medicine administration errors in patients with dysphagia in
secondary care: a multi‐centre observational study. Journal of Advanced Nursing67 (12) …

Solid oral dosage forms such as tablets and capsules are generally the preferred method of
drug delivery due to their convenience, cost, and acceptability. However, for many people, it …

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate people's experiences of living with
dysphagia after stroke, and their experiences of dysphagia management. Methods: The …