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Research and Reports

2003

Leslie P, Carding PN, Wilson JA. Investigation and management of chronic dysphagia. BMJ. 2003;326:433-436.

Levenson S, Crecelius C. The facts about dysphagia & swallowing studies. Caring for the Ages. 2003;4:17-18.

2002 and earlier

Lipner HS, Bosler J, Giles G. Volunteer participation in feeding residents: training and supervision in a long-term care facility. Dysphagia. 1990;5:89-95

Madden C, Fenton J. Hughes J, Timon C. Comparison between videoflouroscopy and milk-swallow endoscopy in the assessment of swallowing function. Clin Otolaryngol. 2000.25(6):504-6.

Palmer RM. "Failure to thrive" in the elderly: Diagnosis and management. Geriatrics. 1990;45:47-55.

Silverman M, Musson N, xie J, Ariza F, O'Dell D,Sullivan B. Feeding-swallowing disorders (FSD) in Veterans with dementia in rural Florida (F) and West Virginia (WV). Gerontologists. 2001;41(special Issue):128. Abstract.

Stoschus B, Allescher HD. Drug-induced dysphagia. Dysphagia. 1993;8:154-159

Williams K, Harrison L, Pazzagia G, Petrillo T. An assessment of the actual fluid intake and prevalence of dehydration in the institutionalized elderly with dysphagia. J Am Diet Assoc. 1999;99(suppl):A-125 . Abstract

Working group session report: wasting in geriatrics and special consideration in design of trial involving the elderly subjects. J Nutr. 1999;129:308S-310S.

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Resources

2003

National Dysphagia Diet: Standardization for Optimal Care
(2003). For professionals, this book features a multi-level diet for patients experiencing dysphagia, sample diets, preparation methods and practice applications, and resource lists. American Dietetic Association. (800) 877-1600 ext. 5000.

Swallowing Problems and Nutrition: Managing Dysphasia at Home
(2003). For professionals, this site offers products which thickened beverages or foods to help with safer swallowing and to enhance nutrition status. Walgreens Home Delivery. (800) 828-9194.

2002 and earlier

A Practical Approach to Nutrition Care of Dysphagia (2002). For consumers, this article (PDF format) from the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care Magazine, THE DIRECTOR, focuses on problems and provides suggestions on how to cope with dysphagia. Becky Dorner and Associates. (800) 342-0285.

Dining Skills Supplement (1998)
Audience: Professionals
Description: This supplement contains a dining skills checklist, dysphagia reassessment checklist, finger foods, and a staff competency checklist for eating assistance. #5002
Contact: Consultant Dietitians-Health Care Facilities/American Dietetic Association
For credit card or purchase orders send to:
216 W Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Tel: 800-877-1600 ext. 5000
Fax: 312-899-4899
For check and money orders send to: 
CD-HCF/ADA
PO Box 97215
Chicago, IL 60678-7215
Cost: $12.95

Dining Skills Manual (1993)
Audience:
Consumers and Professionals
Description: Practical Interventions for the Caregiver of the Eating Disabled Older Adult: Helps the Health Care Team address eating problems; interventions from the perspective of the RD, RN, OT, and SLP to help clients improve independent eating. Includes the Dining Skills Supplement. (#5003)
Contact:
Consultant Dietitians-Health Care Facilities/American Dietetic Association
For credit card or purchase orders send to:
216 W Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 800-877-1600 ext. 5000
Fax: 312-899-4899
For check and money orders send to: 
CD-HCF/ADA
PO Box 97215
Chicago, IL 60678-7215
Cost: $55.00

Perspectives on Dysphagia P Womack, RD, C Russell, MS, RD, LD, FADA, C Deering, MS, RD
Audience: Professionals
Description: This study guide addresses the assessment and interventions for swallowing problems. The National Dysphagia Diet Standards are discussed in detail. An in-service and sample recipes are enhancements in the guide. (#5018)
Contact: Consultant Dietitians-Health Care Facilities/American Dietetic Association
For credit card or purchase orders send to:
216 W Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Phone: 800-877-1600 ext. 5000
Fax: 312-899-4899
For check and money orders send to:
CD-HCF/ADA
PO Box 97215
Chicago, IL 60678-7215
Cost: Members $15.00/ Non-members $20.00


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Last Updated:
07/16/2004