Steve Davies, RN (A), MSc, HSc. Dysphagia Nurse Specialist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead Various studies have demonstrated that the detection and management of dysphagia is often inadequate. A ...

Mariani Tanton, Cert MRCSLT, is clinical lead adult speech and language therapy/dysphagia specialist, Kirklees Community Healthcare Services, based at Dewsbury and District Hospital. Tanton M (2010) ...

Healthcare professionals have been unsuccessful in identifying patients at high risk for aspiration pneumonia. Early screening and intervention is critical. Many available modalities can prevent ...

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is the inability to swallow food or drink. The condition can also cause breathing difficulties, choking, and drooling. Oropharyngeal dysphagia can occur due to various ...

The 4 stages of dysphagia range from mild to severe, but no single, universally accepted scale exists. Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing. It occurs when there is a disruption in one or more ...

Swallowing is a basic function that many of us take for granted — until a problem occurs, making daily tasks like drinking and eating a major challenge. Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe ...

In March of 2011 Dr. Malandraki led the effort to create the first comprehensive Dysphagia Team at the largest Greek public Hospital (Hospital Evangelismos) in Athens, Greece in collaboration with Dr.