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Information for healthcare professionals to learn more about the nutritional management of individuals with dysphagia

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Eat, drink, thrive: strategies for successful dysphagia management

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Eat, drink, thrive: strategies for successful dysphagia management

This webinar presents practical strategies for dysphagia diet modifications, meal fortification, proper positioning, and tailored interventions to enhance the mealtime experience and meet the nutritional needs of individuals with dysphagia. Our expert speakers Janice Duivestein, BSR, OT/PT, MRSc and Owennie Lee, MRSc, RD explore the complexities of dysphagia, its impact on daily life, and provide practical strategies for optimal patient care.

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Eat, drink, thrive: strategies for successful dysphagia management

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Eat, drink, thrive: strategies for successful dysphagia management
Team-Based Approach to Dysphagia Care

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Team-Based Approach to Dysphagia Care: Optimizing Care for Patients Living with Dysphagia
Challenges in the care of Sarcopenic Dysphagia

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Challenges in the care of Sarcopenic Dysphagia in older adults with malnutrition (19th International Congress of the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society (Satellite Symposium 2023)
Pureed Foods for People with Dysphagia

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Pureed Foods for People with Dysphagia: Functionality, Interventions and Outcomes (2023)
Living with Dysphagia: A guide to manage swallowing difficulties in your day: education booklet

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Living with Dysphagia: A guide to manage swallowing difficulties in your day: education booklet
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Improving swallowing function with thickening agents in post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia: a real-world experience
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Validation of the IDDSI funnel for liquid flow testing
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The effect of liquid consistency on penetration-aspiration: a Bayesian analysis of two large datasets
Evidence regarding the efficacy of thickened liquids and an algorithm for appropriate use. 2024 United Kingdom Swallow Research Group conference in Birmingham, UK

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Evidence regarding the efficacy of thickened liquids and an algorithm for appropriate use. 2024 United Kingdom Swallow Research Group conference in Birmingham, UK
Dysphagia Patient Care. What does science say? Scientific evidence of the impact of thickened liquids on penetration and aspiration ESSD 2023: Satellite Symposium.

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Dysphagia Patient Care. What does science say? Scientific evidence of the impact of thickened liquids on penetration and aspiration ESSD 2023: Satellite Symposium.

Dysphagia Patient Care. What does science say? Discussing the scientific evidence supporting the EAT-10 validity and its use in routine clinical practice. ESSD 2023: Satellite Symposium.

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Dysphagia Patient Care. What does science say? Discussing the scientific evidence supporting the EAT-10 validity and its use in routine clinical practice. ESSD 2023: Satellite Symposium.

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Dysphagia Awareness Poster (2023)
Dysphagia Education Booklet for Patients and Caregivers (2023)

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Dysphagia Education Booklet for Patients and Caregivers (2023)
Dysphagia Education - Increasing Awareness and Screening (Video 2023)

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Dysphagia Education - Increasing Awareness and Screening (Video 2023)
Development of a Non-invasive Device for Swallow Screening in Patients at Risk of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: Results from a Prospective Exploratory Study (2019)

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Development of a Non-invasive Device for Swallow Screening in Patients at Risk of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: Results from a Prospective Exploratory Study (2019)
Measurement of Pharyngeal Residue From Lateral View Videofluoroscopic Images (2020)

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Measurement of Pharyngeal Residue From Lateral View Videofluoroscopic Images (2020)
The Risk of Penetration-Aspiration related to Residue in the Pharynx (2020)

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The Risk of Penetration-Aspiration related to Residue in the Pharynx (2020)
History and Science Behind the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10): Lessons Learned (2023)

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History and Science Behind the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10): Lessons Learned (2023)
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 (2022)

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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: Results of Two Parallel Systematic and Scoping Reviews (2022)
History and Science Behind the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10): Lessons Learned (Video Abstract 2023)

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History and Science Behind the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10): Lessons Learned (Video Abstract 2023)
DYSPHAGIA MANAGEMENT

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Episode 2: DYSPHAGIA MANAGEMENT: PANDEMIC LESSONS LEARNED AND FUTURE POSSIBILITIES (Video Podcast 2022)
DYSPHAGIA and COVID-19

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Episode 1: DYSPHAGIA and COVID-19: IMPACTS ON PRACTICE (Video Podcast 2021)

Live Webinar slides: Malnutrition in Adults Living with Dysphagia: Strategies for Prevention, Detection, and Management

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Webinar presentation slides: Malnutrition in Adults Living with Dysphagia: Strategies for Prevention, Detection, and Management
Webinar: Malnutrition in Adults Living with Dysphagia: Strategies for Prevention, Detection, and Management

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Malnutrition in Adults with Dysphagia: Strategies for Prevention, Detection, and Management (Webinar 2023)
Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10)

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Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10)
Werstuck Macdonald M, Steel C. “Dysphagia Identification and Assessment in Adults in Primary Care Settings-A Canadian Study of Dietitians.” Can J Diet Pract Res. 2021; 82(2): 84-89.

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Werstuck Macdonald M, Steel C. Dysphagia Identification and Assessment in Adults in Primary Care Settings-A Canadian Study of Dietitians. Can J Diet Pract Res. 2021; 82(2): 84-89.

Chen K C et al. Sarcopenic Dysphagia: A Narrative Review from Diagnosis to Intervention. Nutrients 2021, 13, 4043.

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Chen K C et al. Sarcopenic Dysphagia: A Narrative Review from Diagnosis to Intervention. Nutrients 2021, 13, 4043.
Julie Cichero. How and why thickened liquids improve swallowing safety and swallowing efficiency. Clinical Nutrition Highlights. 2021; Volume 1 Issue 1.

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Julie Cichero. How and why thickened liquids improve swallowing safety and swallowing efficiency. Clinical Nutrition Highlights. 2021; Volume 1 Issue 1.

Thickened Liquids and Dysphagia

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Thickened Liquids and Dysphagia (2020)

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Oral medications and Dysphagia

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Oral medications and Dysphagia (2020)

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Dysphagia and the older adult: When eating becomes a challenge - Part 2

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Dysphagia and the older adult: When eating becomes a challenge - Part 2 (2019)

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Dysphagia and the older adult: When eating becomes a challenge - Part 1

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Dysphagia and the older adult: When eating becomes a challenge - Part 1 (2019)

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The Critical Role of Thickeners in the Therapeutic Medical Management of People with Dysphagia (2019)

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The Critical Role of Thickeners in the Therapeutic Medical Management of People with Dysphagia (2019)
Age-Related Changes to Eating and Swallowing Impact Frailty: Aspiration, Choking Risk, Modified Food Texture and Autonomy of Choice. Cichero J. Geriatrics, 2018; 3 (4) : 69

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Cichero J. Age-Related Changes to Eating and Swallowing Impact Frailty: Aspiration, Choking Risk, Modified Food Texture and Autonomy of Choice. Geriatrics, 2018; 3 (4) : 69.
Belafsky PC et al. “Validity and reliability of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10).” Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2008;117(12): 919-24.

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Belafsky PC et al. Validity and reliability of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10). Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2008;117(12): 919-24.

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