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Social and Psychological Burden of Dysphagia: Its Impact on Diagnosis and Treatment

O. Ekberg, S. Hamdy, V. Woisard, A. Wuttge-Hannig, P. Ortega

2002DYSPHAGIA

DOI: 10.1007/s00455-001-0113-5

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Clinicians need to be aware of the adverse effects of dysphagia on self-esteem, socialization, and enjoyment of life, and patients should be educated on their choices for treatment in the context of any coexisting illness.

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EKBERG, O., et al. Social and psychological burden of dysphagia: Its impact on diagnosis and treatment. DYSPHAGIA, 2002, 17: 139–146.