The Korean Dysphagia Society (KDS) Position Statement for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Authors
Young-Ah Choi ; Sung-Hwa Ko ; Jong Moon Kim ; Eun jung Park ; Jong Bum Park ; Kyoung-hee Lee ; Ja-ho Leigh ; Sang Hee Im ; Jung-Hae Cho ; Eun Young Han ; Min-Wook Kim
Citation
Journal of the Korean Dysphagia Society (대한연하장애학회지), Vol.10(1) : 31-46, 2020
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a clinical condition caused by various underlying diseases and is characterized by difficultyin swallowing. Diagnosis and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia require multidisciplinary consultations. Thisposition statement for oropharyngeal dysphagia was developed by The Korean Dysphagia Society (KDS) to outlineits position on oropharyngeal dysphagia. The clinical practice guideline, position statements, a recent meta-analysis,a systematic review, and randomized controlled trials for oropharyngeal dysphagia were all performed. An expertDelphi survey was also done to achieve a consensus of opinion on this position statement. This position statementfor oropharyngeal dysphagia aims to help make evidence-based decisions in clinical practice, improve clinical evaluationand manage oropharyngeal dysphagia in Korea.