Living With Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: Effects of Bolus Modification on Health-Related Quality of Life—A Systematic Review
Quality of Life Research
Swan, K., Speyer, R., et al. (2015).
Quality of Life Research, 24(10), 2447-2456.
This systematic review investigates the effect of bolus modification, including modified solids, thickened liquids, change in temperature, and any other alteration of particle size, cohesiveness, volume and/or pH of food or fluids, on health-related quality of life in individuals with oropharyngeal dysphagia.
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Up to September 2012
Published, peer-reviewed, English-language studies (not further specified)
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Overall, increase in bolus modification was associated with a decrease in health-related quality of life for participants with oropharyngeal dysphagia. However, the authors acknowledged evidence was limited on this topic, and further research is recommended.
