Mireia Bolivar‐Prados
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View article: Salivary ⍺-Amylase Time-Effect on the Main Groups of Thickening Products Intended to Manage Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Salivary ⍺-Amylase Time-Effect on the Main Groups of Thickening Products Intended to Manage Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Open
Shear viscosity is the main property linked to the therapeutic effect of thickening products (TP) and can be reduced by the effect of salivary α-amylase during the oral phase and shear thinning during the pharyngeal phase of swallowing. Th…
View article: In vitro shear and compression protocols to evaluate the effects of oral processing on purées intended for dysphagia patients
In vitro shear and compression protocols to evaluate the effects of oral processing on purées intended for dysphagia patients Open
View article: The Effectiveness of Fork-Mashable Dishes in Managing Older Patients with Mastication and Swallowing Impairments
The Effectiveness of Fork-Mashable Dishes in Managing Older Patients with Mastication and Swallowing Impairments Open
Background: The optimal textural properties and therapeutic effects of fork-Mashable dishes for hospitalized older patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) have not been adequately defined. Objectives: This study aimed to (a) quantify th…
View article: How Do Thick Purees Perform in Terms of Safety and Efficacy in Hospitalized Patients With Swallowing Impairments?
How Do Thick Purees Perform in Terms of Safety and Efficacy in Hospitalized Patients With Swallowing Impairments? Open
Background: The therapeutic effect and optimal rheological properties of thick purees for hospitalized patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) have not yet been settled. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to (a) Quantify the …
View article: Exploring Texture and Biomechanics of Food Oral Processing in Fork-Mashable Dishes for Patients with Mastication or Swallowing Impairments
Exploring Texture and Biomechanics of Food Oral Processing in Fork-Mashable Dishes for Patients with Mastication or Swallowing Impairments Open
Texture-modified diets (TMDs) are a primary compensatory treatment for hospitalized older patients with swallowing and mastication disorders. Nevertheless, the lack of a protocol for evaluating their objective textural properties hampers t…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses and asymptomatic carriers among a cohort of 2,455 healthcare workers of a general hospital during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Prevalence and risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses and asymptomatic carriers among a cohort of 2,455 healthcare workers of a general hospital during the Covid-19 Pandemic Open
Observational and prospective study to establish an immunological map of SARS-CoV-2 exposure of 2,455 healthcare workers (HCW) at the Maresme Health Consortium (CSdM), Catalonia, during COVID-19 pandemic, with serum sampling for antibody d…
View article: New Ways to Evaluate Dysphagia Purées Before Swallowing Through in Vitro Analysis: Shearing or Uniaxial Force?
New Ways to Evaluate Dysphagia Purées Before Swallowing Through in Vitro Analysis: Shearing or Uniaxial Force? Open
View article: Therapeutic Effect on Swallowing Function and on Hydration Status of a New Liquid Gum-Based Thickener in Independently-Living Older Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Therapeutic Effect on Swallowing Function and on Hydration Status of a New Liquid Gum-Based Thickener in Independently-Living Older Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Open
ThickenUp® Gel Express (TUGE) is a new, xanthan- and acacia-gum-based, liquid, thickening product. In independently living older adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD), we assessed: (1) the rheological properties of TUGE; (2) its therape…
View article: Measuring the Rheological and Textural Properties of Thick Purees Used to Manage Patients with Swallowing Disorders
Measuring the Rheological and Textural Properties of Thick Purees Used to Manage Patients with Swallowing Disorders Open
Texture-modified diets are the first-line compensatory strategy for older patients with swallowing and mastication disorders. However, the absence of a common protocol to assess textural properties inhibits their standardization and qualit…
View article: Shear-Viscosity-Dependent Effect of a Gum-Based Thickening Product on the Safety of Swallowing in Older Patients with Severe Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Shear-Viscosity-Dependent Effect of a Gum-Based Thickening Product on the Safety of Swallowing in Older Patients with Severe Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Open
Fluid thickening is a valid therapeutic strategy for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). The main aim of this study was to determine the therapeutic effect of the xanthan-gum-based thickener Tsururinko Quickly (TQ, Morinaga Milk Co…
View article: Prevalence and risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses among healthcare workers (June 2020–November 2021)
Prevalence and risk factors of SARS-CoV-2 antibody responses among healthcare workers (June 2020–November 2021) Open
Background To assess SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in healthcare workers (HCW) with sampling in June and October 2020 and April and November 2021. Methods Observational and prospective study in 2455 HCW with serum sampling. Antibodies against …
View article: Proposal for a Standard Protocol to Assess the Rheological Behavior of Thickening Products for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Proposal for a Standard Protocol to Assess the Rheological Behavior of Thickening Products for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Open
Increasing shear viscosity (ShV) in thickening products (TP) is a valid therapeutic strategy for oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). However, salivary amylase in the oral phase and shear rate in the pharyngeal phase of swallowing can change the …
View article: Characterization of Dysphagia Thickeners Using Texture Analysis—What Information Can Be Useful?
Characterization of Dysphagia Thickeners Using Texture Analysis—What Information Can Be Useful? Open
Besides shear viscosity, other texture parameters (adhesiveness or cohesiveness) might be relevant for safe swallowing in people suffering from oropharyngeal dysphagia. Shear viscosity is assessed through protocols developed using a viscom…
View article: The Hydration Status of Adult Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and the Effect of Thickened Fluid Therapy on Fluid Intake and Hydration: Results of Two Parallel Systematic and Scoping Reviews
The Hydration Status of Adult Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and the Effect of Thickened Fluid Therapy on Fluid Intake and Hydration: Results of Two Parallel Systematic and Scoping Reviews Open
Background: The effect of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) and thickened fluid (TF) therapy on hydration status has not been well defined in the literature. We aimed to assess the hydration status in patients with OD and the effect TF therapy …
View article: Pathophysiology of Swallowing Dysfunction in Parkinson Disease and Lack of Dopaminergic Impact on the Swallow Function and on the Effect of Thickening Agents
Pathophysiology of Swallowing Dysfunction in Parkinson Disease and Lack of Dopaminergic Impact on the Swallow Function and on the Effect of Thickening Agents Open
(1) Background: The effect of dopaminergic treatment on swallowing response in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) suffering oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is not understood. Aim: To characterize OD pathophysiology in PD and to assess whe…
View article: Therapeutic Effect, Rheological Properties and α-Amylase Resistance of a New Mixed Starch and Xanthan Gum Thickener on Four Different Phenotypes of Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Therapeutic Effect, Rheological Properties and α-Amylase Resistance of a New Mixed Starch and Xanthan Gum Thickener on Four Different Phenotypes of Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Open
Thickened fluids are a therapeutic strategy for oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). However, its therapeutic effect among different phenotypes of OD patients has not yet been compared. We aimed to assess the therapeutic effect and α-amylase resi…
View article: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Complications of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Older Patients with Dementia
Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Complications of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Older Patients with Dementia Open
The prevalence of older patients with dementia and oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is rising and management is poor. Our aim was to assess the prevalence, risk factors, and long-term nutritional and respiratory complications during follow-up …
View article: Effect of a gum‐based thickener on the safety of swallowing in patients with poststroke oropharyngeal dysphagia
Effect of a gum‐based thickener on the safety of swallowing in patients with poststroke oropharyngeal dysphagia Open
Background Increasing viscosity with thickening agents is a valid therapeutic strategy for oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD). To assess the therapeutic effect of a xanthan gum‐based thickener (Nutilis Clear ® ) at six viscosities compared with …