Define Feeding and Nutritional Management of Dysphilgia?
A multidisciplinary approach is essential for successful management of dysphilgia. Patient, nurse, physician, die titian and swallowing therapist need to coordinate in this endeavour. For feeding, patient should be upright at 90 degree angle with hips flexed, feet flat on the floor and head slightly forward. Food of liquid consistency often causes the greatest problem. Hence, attention has to be paid to the consistency and texture of food as enumerated herewith.