| Author(s): |
Canadian Association for Drugs and Technology |
| Year: |
2010 |
| Description: |
Published by the Canadian Association for Drugs and Technology in Health, Health Technology Inquiry Service (HTIS), in July 2010, this report examined the literature to answer the following research questions:
1. What are the clinical indications for a change in solid food diet in otherwise healthy residents in long term care who are having difficulties with choking or swallowing?
2. What are the evidence-based guidelines for the use of choking or swallowing assessments for residents in long term care? |