title: Managing dysphagia in palliative care.
abstract: Dysphagia is a common problem in patients with advanced cancer. The nursing management of this condition must pay equal attention to the various physical and psychological signs and symptoms to promote patient well-being and comfort.
authors.affiliation: ENT Department, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary NHS Trust.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stringer
mesh_terms: D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D009859:Oncology Nursing / Q000379:methods; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D013727:Terminal Care / Q000379:methods*