WALLINGFORD, Conn., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Patients with dysphagia in long-term acute care hospital settings may benefit from a Free Water Protocol, according to a new feasibility study by ...

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With the undesirable consistency and taste of many thickened liquids, getting dysphagia patients to comply with their recommended modified diets is an ongoing challenge for skilled nursing staff, ...

Oral processing encompasses the coordinated mechanical and sensory events that convert solid food into a bolus suitable for swallowing. This multifaceted process, incorporating mastication, salivation ...

Hospitalized patients with dementia and dysphagia are often prescribed a "dysphagia diet," made up of texture-modified foods and thickened liquids in an effort to reduce the risk for aspiration or ...

People with swallowing difficulties are at risk of choking, dehydration and aspiration. A care home company developed training and compared the use of thickeners Swallowing difficulties are common ...

Dysphagia is a medical term that refers to the difficulty or discomfort felt when swallowing food, drinks, or even saliva. It can affect people of all ages, but the elderly are more likely to be ...

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Research is leading to potentially lifesaving changes for patients suffering from dysphagia, or swallowing difficulty. Dysphagia is common among critical care patients and can lead to malnutrition, ...

14:06, Thu, Mar 20, 2025 Updated: 14:06, Thu, Mar 20, 2025 A care home chain's created a thirst-quenching, thickened tea blend - to stop residents with dementia or Parkinson's breathing in and ...