Article
Food Science & Technology
Susana Fiszman, Laura Laguna
Summary: This narrative review focuses on two aspects of food design for dysphagia, namely texture-modified diets and sensory stimulation of swallowing. The authors analyze the drawbacks and new developments in texture modification and propose potential solutions. They also explore the role of pungent sensations, such as capsaicin, in activating transient receptor potential (TRP) and how these sensory stimulants can contribute to the design of safe-to-swallow food. The importance of pleasant sensory experiences during eating for dysphagia sufferers is emphasized.
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Bendix Labeit, Sigrid Ahring, Maik Boehmer, Peter Sporns, Sonja Sauer, Inga Claus, Malte Roderigo, Sonja Suntrup-Krueger, Rainer Dziewas, Tobias Warnecke, Paul Muhle
Summary: This study compared videofluoroscopy and swallowing endoscopy in the evaluation of oropharyngeal dysphagia and found that both methods showed a high correlation in detecting penetration, aspiration, and pharyngeal residue. Narrow-band imaging may increase the sensitivity for penetration and aspiration in individual cases.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mai Nguyen, Laura Brooks, Martha Wetzel, Nikhila Raol
Summary: Short-term feeding difficulties are not uncommon following supraglottoplasty in pediatric patients, but long-term dysphagia is rare in patients without syndromes/neurodevelopmental delay. These findings can help in counseling caregivers about the risks and benefits of supraglottoplasty.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Takao Matsuo, Miwa Matsuyama
Summary: This study aimed to verify whether an ultrasonographic evaluation of swallowing movement facilitates the detection of neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia, revealing significant differences in laryngeal duration, laryngeal displacement, and the hyoid bone-laryngeal motion ratio between healthy individuals and stroke patients with dysphagia. Laryngeal duration and the HL motion ratios were identified as factors affecting dysphagia, with high sensitivity and specificity in differentiating between the two groups.
Article
Oncology
Wen-Hsuan Tseng, Tzu-Hsiang Li, Hsiang-Ling Chiu, Tsung-Lin Yang, Cheng-Ping Wang, Tseng-Cheng Chen, Chun-Nan Chen, Jen-Yuh Ko, Tzu-Yu Hsiao, Pei-Jen Lou
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of proactive swallowing rehabilitation on swallowing function and quality of life in oral cancer patients in the first two years after definitive treatment. The results showed that proactive swallowing therapy is feasible, facilitates safe oral intake and adequate nutrition, and leads to faster and better recovery in swallowing function. Approximately 90% of participants achieved safe swallowing after six months with diet modification or compensatory maneuvers.
Article
Oncology
Katherine A. Hutcheson, Carly E. A. Barbon, Clare P. Alvarez, Carla L. Warneke
Summary: This study assessed the performance and validity of refined DIGEST(safety) grading criteria. The results showed that the refined criteria changed grades in small numbers of examinations while maintaining criterion validity.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Ashley E. Young, Laura Hinkes-Molinaro, Jonathan Ida, Taher Valika, Saied Ghadersohi, Dana M. Thompson, Inbal Hazkani
Summary: Objective Epiglottopexy has been increasingly used in children with epiglottic prolapse and airway obstruction. This study aimed to compare swallowing outcomes before and after epiglottopexy in children. The results showed that although some patients may experience new or worsening dysphagia after the surgery, overall, epiglottopexy does not significantly alter the swallowing mechanism.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kasandra Diaz, Elizabeth E. L. Stegemoeller
Summary: The study aimed to investigate muscle activity associated with swallow on the more affected side and less affected side in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD). It also explored the relationship between differences in muscle activity and subjective reports of swallowing impairment and disease severity.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
James W. Schroeder Jr
Summary: The objective of this study was to demonstrate the importance of using fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in evaluating breastfeeding infants with suspected dysphagia. Failure to recognize and account for the fundamentally different physiology of primarily breastfed infants can lead to false assumptions about breastfeeding safety in this under-studied patient population. The study concluded that FEES is the preferred instrumental exam for evaluating primarily breastfed infants with suspected dysphagia, providing accurate and objective information while considering their unique swallowing physiology.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Nai-Hsin Meng, Chia-Ing Li, Chun-Hung Hua, Tzu-Chieh Lin, Chien-Jen Chiu, Chien-Lin Lin, Ming-Hsui Tsai, Pei-Ju Chiu, Wen-Dien Chang, Yung-An Tsou
Summary: This study aimed to explore the longitudinal changes in swallowing function among oral cancer patients who underwent surgery and proactive swallowing therapy. The results showed that all swallowing parameters worsened 1-month postoperation, but EAT-10, FOIS, and MBSImP (TM) oral and pharyngeal impairment scores improved significantly at 6 months compared to 1 month postoperation.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Tanikan Sangnim, Pornsak Sriamornsak, Inderbir Singh, Kampanart Huanbutta
Summary: This study successfully developed a novel pill swallowing gel for elderly patients with dysphagia, with good flowability and viscosity achieved through the appropriate formulation. The gel showed significant effects on the dissolution and disintegration of the pill, indicating its potential as a feasible and effective solution for patients with swallowing difficulties.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Akio Shimizu, Ichiro Fujishima, Keisuke Maeda, Hidetaka Wakabayashi, Shinta Nishioka, Tomohisa Ohno, Akiko Nomoto, Jun Kayashita, Naoharu Mori
Summary: Providing high energy intake to patients with sarcopenic dysphagia may improve their swallowing ability and functional outcomes.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Takeshi Kikutani, Yoko Ichikawa, Eri Kitazume, Arato Mizukoshi, Takashi Tohara, Noriaki Takahashi, Fumiyo Tamura, Manami Matsutani, Junko Onishi, Eiichiro Makino
Summary: The study found that more than 10% weight loss during COVID-19 infection treatment was significantly associated with decreased eating function and transitioning to parenteral feeding. However, chlorpromazine equivalents, comorbidities, and hospitalization days showed no significant associations with decreased eating function.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Giselle D. Carnaby, Aarthi Madhavan, Ali Barikroo, Michael Crary
Summary: This prospective study evaluated the role and trajectory of spontaneous swallowing frequency (SFA) in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients undergoing chemoradiotherapy (C/RT). The results showed a parabolic decline in most measures over the C/RT trajectory, with SFA not showing improved recovery by 3 months. SFA was found to be related to swallow function, xerostomia, and functional diet consumed posttreatment.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Ai Kawamoto-Hirano, Ryoukichi Ikeda, Toshiaki Takahashi, Sayaka Taniguchi, Masaru Yoshioka, Hiroyasu Tanaka, Hideki Oizumi, Tomoko Totsune, Saki Oshiro, Toru Baba, Atsushi Takeda, Yuta Kobayashi, Jun Ohta, Yukio Katori
Summary: The usefulness of RSST, MWST, and FEES in evaluating the swallowing function and predicting the risk of aspiration pneumonia in patients with DMD was examined. Combining MWST and FEES is useful for evaluating the bedside swallowing function and predicting the onset of pneumonia.
AURIS NASUS LARYNX
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
S. J. Gibson, Z. E. Davidson
JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2016)
Article
Nursing
Simone J. Gibson, Janet Golder, Robyn P. Cant, Zoe E. Davidson
NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
(2016)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ingrid E. C. Verhaart, Lenie van den Engel-Hoek, Marta L. Fiorotto, Mirjam Franken-Verbeek, Elizabeth Vroom
NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS
(2018)
Editorial Material
Clinical Neurology
Zoe E. Davidson, Natassja K. Billich
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sue Kleve, Sue Booth, Zoe E. Davidson, Claire Palermo
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2018)
Review
Respiratory System
Bradley A. Edwards, Claire Bristow, Denise M. O'Driscoll, Ai-Ming Wong, Ladan Ghazi, Zoe E. Davidson, Alan Young, Helen Truby, Terry P. Haines, Garun S. Hamilton
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Judi Porter, Kay Nguo, Jorja Collins, Nicole Kellow, Catherine E. Huggins, Simone Gibson, Zoe Davidson, Dale Schoeller, Ross Prentice, Marian L. Neuhouser, Linda Snetselaar, Helen Truby
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2019)
Editorial Material
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zoe E. Davidson
NUTRITION & DIETETICS
(2020)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zoe E. Davidson, Ian Hughes, Monique M. Ryan, Andrew J. Kornberg, Anita G. Cairns, Kristi Jones, Meghan Hutchence, Hugo Sampaio, Margot Morrison, Helen Truby
Summary: This study compared the effects of standard and enhanced nutritional supplements on functional outcomes in boys with DMD. The enhanced supplement showed a potentially clinically important effect on 6MWD, while results were inconclusive due to small sample size. The study did not support the use of combined nutritional supplements to improve body composition or quality of life in DMD.
CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Z. E. Davidson, P. Bray, K. Rose, M. J. Rodrigues, L. Corben, K. N. North, M. M. Ryan, J. Burns
Summary: This clinical practice guideline provides evidence-based guidance specific to allied health and nursing practice for assessing and managing individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Through a consensus process and systematic literature reviews, a total of 19 evidence-based recommendations, 117 consensus-based recommendations, and five research recommendations were generated across 13 key focus areas. These recommendations aim to improve, standardize, and advocate for allied health and rehabilitation care in DMD, and the process used here may be useful for developing guidelines in other rare diseases.
DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natassja Billich, Isabella Maugeri, Lara Calligaro, Helen Truby, Zoe E. Davidson
Summary: There is limited evidence on effective dietary solutions for managing overweight and obesity in young people with chronic healthcare needs, with most interventions involving dietary counseling, family-focused, multicomponent approaches. However, there is a high risk of bias in many studies.
NUTRITION & DIETETICS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natassja Billich, Maureen Evans, Helen Truby, Monique M. Ryan, Zoe E. Davidson
Summary: Younger boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who are within a healthy weight range consume energy-dense nutrient-poor foods. Improving diet quality during early childhood may be an effective strategy for reducing excess weight gain and promoting healthier eating habits in this vulnerable population.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Natassja Billich, Justine Adams, Kate Carroll, Helen Truby, Maureen Evans, Monique M. Ryan, Zoe E. Davidson
Summary: DMD patients, especially young people, have a high prevalence of obesity, which may negatively affect clinical outcomes, including an increased risk of fractures and OSA, as well as potential impacts on physical function milestones. Early weight management interventions are therefore crucial in this population.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Julia McCartan, Janeane Dart, Karen Adams, Zoe Davidson, Julie Brimblecombe
Summary: The study investigated the impact of integrating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework into undergraduate nutrition curricula on higher education students' self-rated cultural capability learning. The findings showed an increase in students' total cultural capability scores and their attitudes towards learning about Aboriginal health after receiving the integrated curriculum. Further research is needed to measure various levels of demonstrated learning using diverse methods.
HIGHER EDUCATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Sue Kleve, Zoe E. Davidson, Emma Gearon, Sue Booth, Claire Palermo
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PRIMARY HEALTH
(2017)