“ Diagnose, Treat, and SUPPORT”. Clinical competencies in the management of older adults with aspiration pneumonia: a scoping review.

Key summary points Aim We performed a scoping review to investigate the necessary clinical competencies for the management of AP in older adults, to serve as a baseline for multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to improve how they work with AP in the clinical, educational, and research settings. Findings The clinical competencies for the management of aspiration pneumonia in older adults that were identified are summarized in the phrase ‘Diagnose, Treat, and SUPPORT’, where SUPPORT is an acronym for Swallow and nutrition intervention, Underlying condition management, Prognosis evaluation and decision making, Prevention and palliation, Oral management, Rehabilitation, and Team approach. Message There is a particular demand for research and education in the area of supportive therapy for AP.