Effects of a Multifaceted Intervention Program on the Eating Ability of Nursing Home Residents

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common problem for nursing home residents that leads to aspiration pneumonia and malnutrition. Musculature surrounding head and neck and tongue strength are crucial for safe and efficient oropharyngeal swallowing. Oral hygiene facilitates the smooth swallowing. The aim o...

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Autores principales: Chen, Mei-Ling, Chiu, Chia-Hui, Hwu, Yueh-Juen, Kuo, Shu-Chen
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8430557/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34501540
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18178951

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8430557/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34501540
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18178951

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