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Summary

Oropharyngeal dysphagia affects 84% of Alzheimer's patients, leading to complications. Early diagnosis and multidisciplinary management, including dietary changes, are crucial for effective treatment and prevention.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Geriatrics
Speech and Language Pathology

Background:

Dysphagia, difficulty swallowing, is a significant symptom with severe potential complications, yet it remains understudied.
Oropharyngeal dysphagia prevalence in Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients is high at 84%, impacting swallowing efficacy and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current knowledge on managing dysphagia in Alzheimer's disease patients.
To identify factors for early diagnosis, complication prevention, and optimal treatment strategies.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of studies published between 2005 and 2014 in English and Spanish.
Databases searched: PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, Elsevier, Scielo, and Dialnet.
MeSH terms: dysphagia, alzheimer, modified, and texture food.

Keywords:

Alzhéimer. Disfagia. Multidisciplinar. Revisión sistemática.

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Diagnosis utilizes clinical methods and complementary examinations, with videofluoroscopy as the gold standard for oropharyngeal dysphagia.
Videofluoroscopy identifies silent aspirations missed by clinical assessment in 25-33% of AD patients.
Therapeutic strategies include bolus modification (volume, viscosity), postural changes, swallowing maneuvers, rehabilitation, and sensory enhancement techniques.

Conclusions:

Limited scientific evidence and knowledge exist regarding dysphagia management and nutrition in Alzheimer's patients.
A multidisciplinary approach is essential for accurate diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia in AD.
Dietary modifications play a primary role in the multidisciplinary intervention for dysphagia in Alzheimer's disease.