Editorial II - disfagia orofaríngea: panorama atual, epidemiologia, opções terapêuticas e perspectivas futuras

Perfil de pacientes em uso de via alternativa de alimentação internados em um hospital geral

“…This picture seems to be the result of greater attention intended to the symptoms of swallowing disorders and its documentation in medical records. It is possible that the increase in life expectancy of the population and the increased survival afforded by the advance of medical and hospital care also contribute to this reality 34 .…”

Nutritional Care in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: An Alternative for the Maximization of the Nutritional State

“…These alternatives are considered simple, low-cost and safe, and are extremely important to ensure a better quality of life for patients without dysphagia, without limiting the need for commercial thickeners, but guidelines concerning how to follow a correct preparation are still necessary. Currently, there are discussions on the improvement of the quality of life and reduction of potential complications, through education/health promotion programs, including specialized procedures and orientation programs for caregivers (Santoro, 2008) Fig. 4.…”

Screening for oropharyngeal dysphagia in older adults: A systematic review of self‐reported questionnaires

“…When these risks are developed, the signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia should be evaluated in medical and speech‐language practices for decision‐making (among other areas) in order to reduce the impact on public health, as it affects a significant number of elderly people with increased morbidity and mortality …”

“…[1][2][3] When these risks are developed, the signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia should be evaluated in medical and speech-language practices for decision-making (among other areas) in order to reduce the impact on public health, as it affects a significant number of elderly people with increased morbidity and mortality. 4,5 The presence of swallowing disorder generates a negative impact on the functionality and psychosocial well-being of the participants, resulting in a decline in their quality of life 6,7 and emotional effects ranging from a limitation in their food intake to embarrassment of social isolation, which contributes to vulnerability. 8 For an early identification of this clinical condition, it is necessary to screen the disease or condition in order to contribute to early actions that bring an important benefit to improving risk factors of the disease, its incidence, morbidity, quality of life as well as reducing the costs involved.…”