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Swallowing problems in the normal ageing population.

T Wilkinson1, J de Picciotto

  • 1Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of the Witwatersrand.

The South African Journal of Communication Disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Kommunikasieafwykings
|July 14, 2000
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Swallowing problems affect 44% of older adults, impacting daily life. These issues can involve all stages of swallowing, highlighting the need for speech pathology assessment in aging populations.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Speech-Language Pathology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Aging is often associated with physiological changes that can affect swallowing function.
  • Subjective reports of swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) in healthy older adults require further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of self-reported swallowing problems in a sample of normally aging individuals.
  • To characterize the nature of these swallowing difficulties across different phases of the swallow.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an interview schedule as a screening tool for dysphagia.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive survey design was employed.
  • Data was collected from 25 retirement village residents using a structured interview schedule.

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  • Prevalence, nature of swallowing problems, and interview utility were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • A 44% prevalence of swallowing problems interfering with daily functioning was reported.
    • Among those with difficulties, 64% experienced issues across all swallow phases, and 36% in pharyngeal/oesophageal phases.
    • The interview schedule proved to be a useful screening measure for identifying dysphagia.

    Conclusions:

    • Subjective swallowing problems are common in the normal aging population.
    • Speech pathologists play a crucial role in managing dysphagia in older adults.
    • The developed interview schedule is a valuable tool for early detection of swallowing issues.