An Introduction to Dysphagia in Older Adults

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Updated 06 Feb 2023
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Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties. Although dysphagia is not part of the normal ageing process, it's common in older adults due to a variety of physiological factors. In this lecture, clinical pharmacist Gauri Godbole provides an overview of this condition and introduces the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework.

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