대한연하장애학회 구인두 연하장애 권고안

Abstract

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.