Living with oropharyngeal dysphagia: effects of bolus modification on health-related quality of life—a systematic review

Conclusion Overall, even though the severity of dysphagia may have been a confounding factor, the impact of bolus modification on health-related quality of life in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia appears to be negative, with increased modification of food and fluids often correlating to a decreased quality of life. Further, associated disease factors, such as decreased life expectancy, may also have affected health-related quality of life. More research is needed.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research