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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Dysphagia is a common complication in older adults with dementia, impacting oral function and nutritional status.
  • Effective rehabilitation strategies are needed to improve swallowing and oral motor skills in this vulnerable population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a dysphagia training method using lollipop sucking for older adults with dementia.
  • To assess the effectiveness of this intervention in improving oral function and related health indicators.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-month training program involving daily lollipop sucking was conducted with 25 older adults with dementia.
  • Oral function was assessed using the Candy Sucking Test (CST), alongside cognitive (MMSE), functional (BI), and nutritional (BMI) measures.
  • Participants were categorized into groups based on CST value changes post-training.

Main Results:

  • No significant overall improvement in oral function (CST) was observed after the lollipop sucking training.
  • Participants in the "increase group" (those with improved CST) had lower baseline CST values compared to the "non-increase group".
  • A statistically significant difference in Body Mass Index (BMI) change was noted between the groups, with the "increase group" showing a positive change.

Conclusions:

  • Lollipop sucking training was well-accepted by older adults with dementia.
  • While not universally improving oral function, the training showed a potential positive influence on weight gain in a subset of participants.
  • This suggests a possible benefit for nutritional status, warranting further investigation into tailored rehabilitation approaches.