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Dysphagia and its consequences in the elderly.

L Tibbling1, B Gustafsson

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden.

Dysphagia
|January 1, 1991
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Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, in older adults often co-occurs with chest symptoms and can negatively impact psychosocial well-being and quality of life, despite medical consultations.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Dysphagia is a common condition in the elderly.
  • Its association with other symptoms and impact on quality of life requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the prevalence of chest symptoms in elderly individuals with dysphagia.
  • To assess the impact of dysphagia on body weight, psychosocial factors, and quality of life in the elderly.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based survey involving 796 elderly participants.
  • Utilized a questionnaire to gather data on swallowing difficulties, chest symptoms, and quality of life.

Main Results:

  • Dysphagia was significantly associated with increased reporting of chest pain, heartburn, regurgitation, and heart problems.

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  • Individuals with dysphagia experienced more weight gain and reported psychosocial issues like mealtime anxiety and social isolation.
  • Despite physician consultations, dysphagia patients continued to experience significant problems.

    • Conclusions:

    • Dysphagia in the elderly is linked to various physical and psychosocial issues.
    • These associated problems can substantially diminish the quality of life for older adults experiencing swallowing difficulties.