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Dysphagia represents a salient concern in many conditions prevalent in older people. There are direct implications for morbidity and mortality. The importance of recognizing and managing dysphagia in hospital and the community also extends to psychosocial impact and quality of life, as well as health, economic and ethical-legal issues. This review outlines reasons for the importance of recognizing and treating dysphagia. It then proceeds to look at recent developments in our understanding of the nature, assessment and management of dysphagia in older people. Whilst there are well-established practices in assessment and management, ongoing work continues to challenge the validity and reliability of many methods. These concerns are covered and directions for future developments highlighted.
Author(s): Miller N, Patterson J
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Reviews in Clinical Gerontology
Year: 2014
Volume: 24
Issue: 1
Pages: 41-57
Print publication date: 27/11/2013
ISSN (print): 0959-2598
ISSN (electronic): 1469-9036
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S095925981300021X
DOI: 10.1017/S095925981300021X
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