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Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models
Published on: March 1, 2015
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Getting old can make some medicine hard to swallow.
1The University of Portsmouth.
Nursing Older People
|October 13, 2016
Summary
Many older adults experience swallowing difficulties, impacting medication adherence. Age-related changes, diseases, and medication side effects contribute to dysphagia, hindering effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Gastroenterology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- A significant number of elderly individuals face challenges with swallowing.
- These swallowing problems, known as dysphagia, can negatively affect how well patients stick to their prescribed solid oral medications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the prevalence and contributing factors of dysphagia in older adults.
- To understand the impact of dysphagia on adherence to solid oral treatments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on age-related swallowing changes.
- Analysis of common causes of dysphagia in the elderly population.
- Examination of the link between dysphagia and medication non-adherence.
Main Results:
- Age-related decreases in gastrointestinal motility are a key factor.
- Consequences of age-related diseases significantly contribute to dysphagia.
- Side effects from other medical conditions and their treatments exacerbate swallowing issues.
Conclusions:
- Dysphagia is a common and significant issue in older adults.
- Addressing dysphagia is crucial for improving treatment adherence in this demographic.
- Further research into interventions for age-related dysphagia is warranted.
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