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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Nutrition

Background:

  • Dysphagia is prevalent in the elderly population.
  • It is frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated.
  • Geriatric syndromes are multifactorial health conditions common in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose dysphagia as a geriatric syndrome.
  • To provide arguments supporting this classification.
  • To outline an appropriate management approach.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual analysis.
  • Argumentation for classifying dysphagia as a geriatric syndrome.
  • Proposal of a screening and management strategy.

Main Results:

  • Dysphagia exhibits characteristics consistent with geriatric syndromes.
  • It results from cumulative functional disorders across multiple systems.
  • A geriatric approach is advocated.

Conclusions:

  • Dysphagia should be recognized and managed as a geriatric syndrome.
  • Systematic screening is essential for early detection.
  • Interdisciplinary geriatric team management is recommended for optimal outcomes.