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EAT-10- A validated dysphagia screening tool interactive form

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EAT-10- A validated dysphagia screening tool interactive form

The EAT-10 is a validated dysphagia screening tool which is provided in an interactive format for accessibility and ease of use. This tool can be used by anyone to screen for symptoms of dysphagia, and refer on for further assessment if possible dysphagia is identified. It consists of 10 questions which provides an overall score (completed within 2 minutes).

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Nestlé Nutrition Institute

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The Hydration Status of Adult Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and the Effect of Thickened Fluid Therapy on Fluid Intake and Hydration

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The Hydration Status of Adult Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and the Effect of Thickened Fluid Therapy on Fluid Intake and Hydration

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A recipe booklet for thickening Nestlé Health Science Oral Nutrition Supplements utilising THICKENUP Clear in accordance with the IDDSI framework.

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THICKENUP Clear Oral Nutrition Supplement Preparation Guide

Beverage & Oral Nutrition Supplement Preparation Guide

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THICKENUP Gel Express Beverage & Oral Nutrition Supplement Preparation Guide

Hydration status of adults with dysphagia and the effect of thickened fluids

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Vińas et al. 2022. The Hydration Status of Adult Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and the Effect of Thickened Fluid Therapy on Fluid Intake and Hydration: Results of Two Parallel Systematic and Scoping Reviews

THICKENUP Gel Express Preparation Poster

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THICKENUP Gel Express Preparation Poster

Nestle Health Science

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Laguna et al. 2021. Dysphagia and mechanical ventilation in SARS-COV-2 pneumonia: It's real

The role of proteins in preventing protein-malnutrition and sarcopenia, in dysphagic patients

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The role of proteins in preventing protein-malnutrition and sarcopenia, in dysphagic patients

Dysphagic patients and their association with protein-malnutrition and sarcopenia

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Dysphagic patients and their association with protein-malnutrition and sarcopenia

Introduction to association between malnutrition, sarcopenia & dysphagia

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Introduction to association between malnutrition, sarcopenia & dysphagia

An International Perspective on IDDSI. Implementation and Clinical Practice.

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An International Perspective on IDDSI. Implementation and Clinical Practice.

Dysphagia - How To Diagnose

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Dysphagia - How To Diagnose

Dysphagia - Why is it so Common?

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Dysphagia - Why is it so Common?

The Dysphagia Field 30 Years On: What Lies Ahead?

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The Dysphagia Field 30 Years On: What Lies Ahead?

ThickenUp Clear Clinical Uses and information

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THICKENUP Clear Clinical Uses and information

THICKENUP Clear Tea Trolley chart

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THICKENUP Clear Tea Trolley chart

Thicken Up Clear preparation instructions - A4 poster

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THICKENUP Clear preparation instructions - A4 poster

The value of Resource ThickenUp Clear

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The value of RESOURCE THICKENUP Clear

Resource Cereal Clinical Uses and Information

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RESOURCE Cereal Clinical Uses and Information

THICKENUP Clear Thickening demonstration video

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THICKENUP Clear Thickening demonstration video

Texture modified food demonstration - Roast beef and vegetables

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Texture modified food demonstration - Roast beef and vegetables

Texture modified food demonstration - Fish and Chips

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Texture modified food demonstration - Fish and Chips

Thickening agents used for dysphagia management: effect on bioavailability of water, medication and feelings of satiety.

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Cichero, J. 2013. Thickening agents used for dysphagia management: effect on bioavailability of water, medication and feelings of satiety

The effects of a xanthan gum-based thickener on the swallowing function of patients with dysphagia.

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Rofe et al. 2014. The effects of a xanthan gum-based thickener on the swallowing function of patients with dysphagia

Matching the rheological properties of videofluoroscopic contrast agents and thickened liquid prescriptions

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Popa Nita et al. 2013. Matching the rheological properties of videofluoroscopic contrast agents and thickened liquid prescriptions

Effects of Bolus Rheology on Aspiration in Patients with Dysphagia

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Leonard et al. 2014. Effects of Bolus Rheology on Aspiration in Patients with Dysphagia

A Comparative Study Between Modified Starch and Xanthan Gum Thickeners in Post-Stroke Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

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Villardell, 2016. A Comparative Study Between Modified Starch and Xanthan Gum Thickeners in Post-Stroke Oropharyngeal Dysphagia

Thicken Up Clear Clinical Evidence booklet

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THICKENUP Clear Clinical Evidence booklet

Acceptance, compliance, and tolerance of a novel xanthan gum-based thickener on oropharyngeal dysphagia patients

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Hibberd, 2011. Acceptance, compliance, and tolerance of a novel xanthan gum-based thickener on oropharyngeal dysphagia patients