| Theme | Importance of Nutritional Assessment by Physical Examination in CKD | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Assessment of oral disorders and swallowing / eating functions | |
| Publish Date | 2010/12 | |
| Author | Keiko Inoue | Department of Nutrition, Faculty of Wellness, Shigakkan University |
| Author | Takashi Nagaya | Department of Nephrology, Shinseikai Daiichi Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | For patients with eating and swallowing disorders, swallowing functions and possibile of food intake complications are closely assessed. Then appropriate food in relation to the patient's mastication and swallowing abilities is provided. Therefore, it is important to formulate general guidelines for dysphagia related diets. It is also necessary to carefully observe food intake after determining appropriate dysphagia diets. With hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis, there are several problems related to eating, including swallowing and dental conditions including dentures and remaining teeth. Daily observation of oral cavities and proper oral health care will help prevent oral dryness, disuse related atrophy of oral muscles, and aspirational pneumonia. | |