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 is an underestimated symptom in geriatric population.
Neurological and neuromuscular diseases, but also structural causes and iatrogenesis are …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a highly prevalent and growing condition in the older
population. Although OD may cause very severe complications, it is often not detected …

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 …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a very frequent condition among older people with a
prevalence ranging from mild symptoms in 25% of the independently living to severe …

Dysphagia is a common syndrome in older people and its prevalence increases with age
[27]. Although the reported prevalence estimates across studies were highly variable, it can …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a major complaint among older people. Dysphagia may cause
two types of complications in these patients:(a) a decrease in the efficacy of deglutition …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia describes difficulty with eating and drinking. This benign
statement does not reflect the personal, social, and economic costs of the condition …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is underdiagnosed and undertreated in many geriatric
centers. The aim of this study is to explore the prevalence of OD in acute geriatric patients …

Introduction: Swallowing disorders are common in the elderly but its prevalence is often
underestimated. They can result in increased morbidity and mortality. Methods: This article …