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Caregivers’ Knowledge and Experiences in Recognizing and Managing Dysphagia in Patients with Myopathy [PDF]
Background: Dysphagia is a common complication in myopathy, significantly impacting patients’ quality of life (QoL) and overall health. Caregivers play a critical role in identifying and addressing swallowing difficulties in this population.
Maria Demetriou+2 more
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Effects of interferential current transcutaneous electrical sensory stimulation in patients with severe dementia and dysphagia in long-term care facilities [PDF]
Background The aim of the study was to ascertain the efficacy of interferential current-transcutaneous electrical sensory stimulation (IFC-TESS) in treating patients with severe dementia accompanied by dysphagia who reside in long-term care facilities ...
Yoshiko Hara+6 more
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Sarcopenic Dysphagia, Malnutrition, and Oral Frailty in Elderly: A Comprehensive Review
Frailty is a highly prevalent condition in the elderly that has been increasingly considered as a crucial public health issue, due to the strict correlation with a higher risk of fragility fractures, hospitalization, and mortality.
A. de Sire+11 more
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Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the pooled prevalence of dysphagia in older adults, subgrouping by recruitment settings and varying dysphagia assessment methods.
T. Doan+5 more
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3D Food Printing Applications Related to Dysphagia: A Narrative Review
Dysphagia is a condition in which the swallowing mechanism is impaired. It is most often a result of a stroke. Dysphagia has serious consequences, including choking and aspiration pneumonia, which can both be fatal.
T. Lorenz+4 more
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An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.
Satoru Takano+6 more
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Clinical Predictors of Dysphagia Recovery After Stroke: A Systematic Review
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is common post-stroke and can have serious consequences for patients. Understanding dysphagia recovery is critically important to inform prognostication and support patients and professionals with care planning.
Pamela D’Netto+3 more
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Maintaining oral function in older individuals with missing teeth is important for leading a healthy and independent life. This study aimed to evaluate whether simple isometric exercises can maintain and improve the oral function [maximum occlusal force (
S. Takano+6 more
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Association between characteristics of swallowing-related muscles and trunk muscle mass
Swallowing function is associated with systemic factors. Whether trunk or appendicular skeletal muscle mass is a better indicator of swallowing-related muscle characteristics in community-dwelling older adults is not clear.
Kohei Yamaguchi+7 more
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