Frailty is a highly prevalent condition in the elderly that has been increasingly considered as
a crucial public health issue, due to the strict correlation with a higher risk of fragility …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is prevalent in the elderly and persons with complex
medical conditions, resulting in considerable medical and psychosocial consequences and …

Dementia is a common syndrome in older people. Dementia alters eating behaviors, hunger
and thirst cues, swallow function, ability to self-feed, and recognition and interest in food …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a widespread clinical condition among older adults.
Although it represents a risk factor for malnutrition, dehydration and aspiration pneumonia …

Texture-modified diets (TMDs) play an important role in ensuring safety for those with
dysphagia but come with risks to nutrition and quality of life. The use of TMDs has been …

Malnutrition negatively affects the quality of life of patients with dysphagia. Despite the need
for nutritional status assessment in patients with dysphagia, standard, effective nutritional …

While the association between dysphagia and malnutrition is well established, there is a
lack of clarity regarding the nutritional status and mealtime satisfaction of those consuming …

Malnutrition is a major cause of hospitalization for residents of long-term care facilities (LTC).
Dysphagia is thought to contribute to malnutrition. Tongue weakness is suggested to predict …

Background Older adults with dysphagia are at a higher risk of experiencing serious
complications where dysphagia is not identified and adequately managed. Nursing …

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 …