Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) is present in more than 50% of acute stroke patients, increases
the risk of complications, in particular aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition and dehydration …

Background & aims It is well known that oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) challenges eating,
drinking, and swallowing by penetration to the airway. In clinical practice, thickening agents …

Background: The lateral sprain of the ankle is a very frequent injury in the population in
general, appearing in the emergency services frequently. The general objective was to …

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 …

Objectives Post-stroke dysphagia is associated with aspiration pneumonia, but strategies
intended to mitigate this complication, such as oral intake modifications, may unintentionally …

Dysphagia is frequent after stroke, and it increases the risk of respiratory infection,
dehydration and malnutrition, resulting in worse outcomes. Different clinical guidelines …

While awaiting further research, clinical decision-making about thickened liquids can be
improved by considering the evidence of clinically meaningful endpoints, promoting shared …

Abstract Aims and Objectives To assess the methodological quality of current clinical
practice guidelines related to post‐stroke dysphagia and develop an algorithm using …

Purpose: The efficacy of thickened fluids for individuals with dysphagia has come under
increasing scrutiny among healthcare professionals. This commentary provides a critical …

The implementation of thickened fluids in patients with dysphagia is widely considered an
effective strategy for safe and physiologically improved swallow. However, there is limited …