Information for healthcare professionals to learn more about the dietary management of dysphagia, using thickeners and texture-modified foods.
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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
This systematic review explores the prevalence of dehydration in oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD), the relationship between OD severity and dehydration severity, the effect of thickened fluid therapy on hydration status in OD patients, and any potential negative or positive effect of thickened fluid therapy on hydration status. Click here to view the video
Resources for Dysphagia
Dysphagia
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Hibberd, 2011. Acceptance, compliance, and tolerance of a novel xanthan gum-based thickener on oropharyngeal dysphagia patients
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
Dysphagia
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Leonard et al. 2014. Effects of Bolus Rheology on Aspiration in Patients with Dysphagia
Dysphagia
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Cichero, J. 2013. Thickening agents used for dysphagia management: effect on bioavailability of water, medication and feelings of satiety
Dysphagia
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Villardell, 2016. A Comparative Study Between Modified Starch and Xanthan Gum Thickeners in Post-Stroke Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Dysphagia
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Popa Nita et al. 2013. Matching the rheological properties of videofluoroscopic contrast agents and thickened liquid prescriptions
Dysphagia
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Laguna et al. 2021. Dysphagia and mechanical ventilation in SARS-COV-2 pneumonia: It's real
