Aarthi Madhavan

TL;DR: Data describing age related changes in swallowing is reviewed and the relationship of dysphagia in patients following stroke, those with dementia, and in community dwelling elderly is discussed, including both compensatory and rehabilitative approaches.

TL;DR: Research on dysphagia in CDE is modest and consists mostly of observational studies with diverse methodology, however, prevalence rate of 15% from the high quality research suggests a significant public health impact of this impairment.

TL;DR: Different patterns of relationships between swallow function measures and oral morbidities were obtained at the 6-week versus the 3-month assessment point suggesting that different mechanisms may contribute to the development versus the maintenance of dysphagia over the trajectory of treatment in these patients.

TL;DR: Although studies intervention approaches remain diverse, the use of RCT designs is increasing with noted improvements in control methods, and more research is needed to ascertain the most optimal intervention methodology for dysphagia rehabilitation.

TL;DR: A range of materials, including a non-masticated marshmallow, is helpful in determining the location and characteristics of swallowing deficits contributing to this symptom, and patients complaining of ‘food sticking in the throat’ are likely to present with esophageal irregularities.