A randomized study of three interventions for aspiration of thin liquids in patients with dementia or Parkinson's disease

Authors :: Logemann, Jeri A.
Gensler, Gary
Robbins, JoAnne
Lindblad, Anne S.
Brandt, Diane
Hind, Jacqueline A.
Kosek, Steven
Dikeman, Karen
Kazandjian, Marta
Gramigna, Gary D.
Lundy, Donna
McGarvey-Toler, Susan
Gardner, Patricia J. Miller
Source :: Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research. Feb, 2008, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p173, 11 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: Purpose: This study was designed to identify which of 3 treatments for aspiration on thin liquids--chin-down posture, nectar-thickened liquids, or honey-thickened liquids--results in the most successful immediate elimination of aspiration [...]

Subjects :: Dementia -- Care and treatment
Posture -- Influence
Posture -- Psychological aspects

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