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Dysphagia and Stroke

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or its treatment affects the muscles, nerves or structures needed to swallow. A significant proportion of stroke patients experience dysphagia. It can also be associated with conditions like multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Dysphagia can impact a person's ability to consume adequate nutrition for a number of reasons, including the time taken to eat meals, self-restriction due fear of choking, loss of enjoyment and the social aspect of eating, and a dislike for texture modified food and fluids. As a result of these nutritional challenges, people who experience dysphagia can find it hard to get the nutrition they need, and malnutrition and dehydration can occur. Learn more about how to support patients with dysphagia achieve better nutritional intake below.

Getting started

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Dysphagia: providing care in the current environment by Nutricia Ireland

Recorded webinars & presentations | Dysphagia | Orla Lehane, Fiona Hillen
54 mins
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A guide to Dysphagia

E-learning | Dysphagia | Nutricia Academy
2 mins
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Dysphagia Academy. Nutricia Virtual Congress 2021.

Recorded webinars & presentations | Dysphagia | Dharinee Hansjee, Prof. Sue Pownall, Elizabeth Barnett
1 hour 22 mins
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Showcasing the extended roles of dietitians.

Recorded webinars & presentations | Dysphagia | Laura Clarke, Alison Culkin and Clare Lewis
70 mins
MUST - Patient and nurse

Practical administration of medications in dysphagia and enteral tube feeding

Recorded webinars & presentations | Dysphagia | Professor David Wright
34 mins

Meal preparation

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Chefs Council Nutilis Masterclass

Recorded webinars & presentations | Dysphagia | Dysphagia Chef Preston Walker & Dysphagia Chef James Ball
37 mins
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Chefs Council Nutilis Masterclass Video 1 - Amazing Breakfasts

Recorded webinars & presentations | Dysphagia | Nutricia Academy
25 mins
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Chefs Council Nutilis Masterclass Video 2 - Delicious Snacks

Recorded webinars & presentations | Dysphagia | Nutricia Academy
12 mins
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Chefs Council Nutilis Masterclass Video 3 - Perfect Presentation

Recorded webinars & presentations | Dysphagia | Nutricia Academy
15 mins
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Chefs Council Nutilis Masterclass Video 4 - Understanding Fortification

Recorded webinars & presentations | Dysphagia | Nutricia Academy
13 mins


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