Information for healthcare professionals to learn more about the dietary management of dysphagia, using thickeners and texture-modified foods.
- Clinical Resources
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).
Resources for Dysphagia
Dysphagia
- Product Information
THICKENUP Gel Express Beverage & Oral Nutrition Supplement Preparation Guide
Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
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
Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
Hibberd, 2011. Acceptance, compliance, and tolerance of a novel xanthan gum-based thickener on oropharyngeal dysphagia patients
Dysphagia
- Product Information
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Texture modified food demonstration - Roast beef and vegetables
Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
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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
- Scientific Publications
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Leonard et al. 2014. Effects of Bolus Rheology on Aspiration in Patients with Dysphagia
Dysphagia
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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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Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
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Cichero, J. 2013. Thickening agents used for dysphagia management: effect on bioavailability of water, medication and feelings of satiety
Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
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Villardell, 2016. A Comparative Study Between Modified Starch and Xanthan Gum Thickeners in Post-Stroke Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
- External Link
Popa Nita et al. 2013. Matching the rheological properties of videofluoroscopic contrast agents and thickened liquid prescriptions
Dysphagia
- eLearning Videos
- Videos
The role of proteins in preventing protein-malnutrition and sarcopenia, in dysphagic patients
Dysphagia
- eLearning Videos
- Videos
An International Perspective on IDDSI. Implementation and Clinical Practice.
Dysphagia
- eLearning Videos
- Videos
Dysphagic patients and their association with protein-malnutrition and sarcopenia
Dysphagia
- eLearning Videos
- Videos
Introduction to association between malnutrition, sarcopenia & dysphagia
Dysphagia
- Scientific Publications
- External Link
Laguna et al. 2021. Dysphagia and mechanical ventilation in SARS-COV-2 pneumonia: It's real
Dysphagia
- Clinical Resources
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework: from terminology to implementation into clinical practice (education course)
