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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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[Presbyphagia and swallowing disorders]
Hélène Levassort1, Marion Levassort2, Marie Cluchet1
1Service de médecine gériatrique, Hôpitaux universitaires Paris Île-de-France ouest, Hôpital Ambroise-Paré, AP-HP, Boulogne-Billancourt, France.
Soins. Gerontologie
|March 4, 2023
Summary
Swallowing disorders are common in older adults and linked to various health issues. This article presents key recommendations for managing these conditions and ensuring safe patient feeding.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Neurology
- Speech-Language Pathology
Context:
- Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) are prevalent in the geriatric population.
- These disorders are associated with numerous underlying pathologies, including cancer, stroke, and neurocognitive impairments.
- Dysphagia can lead to severe health consequences, necessitating specialized care and multidisciplinary management.
Purpose:
- To present the main existing recommendations for managing swallowing disorders in elderly patients.
- To guide healthcare professionals in promoting safe and adequate patient feeding despite dysphagia.
Summary:
- The article outlines strategies for identifying swallowing disorders in geriatric patients.
- It details the roles of various healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and dietitians, in the management process.
- Key recommendations focus on adapting diets and implementing therapeutic interventions to support patient nutrition and hydration.
Impact:
- Improved patient outcomes through early identification and effective management of dysphagia.
- Enhanced quality of life for geriatric patients experiencing swallowing difficulties.
- Reduced risk of complications such as malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia.
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