• Am J Nurs · Feb 2008

    Review Case Reports

    Preventing aspiration in older adults with dysphagia.

    • Janice L Palmer and Norma A Metheny.
    • Saint Louis University School of Nursing, St. Louis, USA. jan.l.palmer@gmail.com
    • Am J Nurs. 2008 Feb 1;108(2):40-8; quiz 49.

    AbstractDysphagia, the impairment of any part of the swallowing process, increases the risk of aspiration. Dysphagia and aspiration are associated with the development of aspiration pneumonia. While some changes in swallowing may be a natural result of aging, dysphagia is especially prevalent among older adults with neurologic impairment or dementia, leading to an increased risk of aspiration and aspiration pneumonia. This article discusses best practices for assessment and prevention of aspiration among older adults who are being hand-fed or fed by tube. To view an accompanying online video, go to http://links.lww.com/A226.

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