Unit 1 - Dysphagia: 1.2.5. Management of oropharyngeal dysphagia

Unit 1 - Dysphagia

1.2.5. Management of oropharyngeal dysphagia

Management strategy:

Dysphagia sufferers should be identified as soon as possible.
Diagnosis of any medical or surgical conditions that may benefit from certain treatments.
Therapeutic measures are devised to ensure safe and effective deglutition and proper nutrition.

Preterm infants in dysphagia management

Early detection of high-risk preterm infants is critical. The goal of this evidence-based systematic review is to characterize the nature of preterm baby eating and swallowing issues, identify associated risk factors and calculate the incidence of feeding problems.

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Management of dysphagia in elderly patients

Dysphagia management is a collaborative effort. Many professions may be involved in the treatment of a patient's dysphagia symptoms. To enhance deficient swallowing functions in elderly people, more direct and intensive rehabilitation treatments are required.