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Hoffmann J, Roldan-Vasco S, Krüger K, Niekiel F, Hansen C, Maetzler W, Orozco-Arroyave JR, Schmidt G. Pilot Study: Magnetic Motion Analysis for Swallowing Detection Using MEMS Cantilever Actuators. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:3594. [PMID: 37050654 PMCID: PMC10099077 DOI: 10.3390/s23073594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The swallowing process involves complex muscle coordination mechanisms. When alterations in such mechanisms are produced by neurological conditions or diseases, a swallowing disorder known as dysphagia occurs. The instrumental evaluation of dysphagia is currently performed by invasive and experience-dependent techniques. Otherwise, non-invasive magnetic methods have proven to be suitable for various biomedical applications and might also be applicable for an objective swallowing assessment. In this pilot study, we performed a novel approach for deglutition evaluation based on active magnetic motion sensing with permanent magnet cantilever actuators. During the intake of liquids with different consistency, we recorded magnetic signals of relative movements between a stationary sensor and a body-worn actuator on the cricoid cartilage. Our results indicate the detection capability of swallowing-related movements in terms of a characteristic pattern. Consequently, the proposed technique offers the potential for dysphagia screening and biofeedback-based therapies.
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- Johannes Hoffmann
- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, 24118 Kiel, Germany
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- GITA Lab, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia
- Faculty of Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano, Medellín 050536, Colombia
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- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, 24118 Kiel, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT, 25524 Itzehoe, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Kiel University, 24118 Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Kiel University, 24118 Kiel, Germany
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- GITA Lab, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Colombia
- Pattern Recognition Lab, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität, 91054 Erlangen, Germany
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- Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kiel University, 24118 Kiel, Germany
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Kim J, Watts CR. A comparison of swallow-related submandibular contraction amplitude and duration in people with Parkinson's disease and healthy controls. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2021; 23:305-312. [PMID: 32466679 DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2020.1766566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the contraction amplitude and contraction duration of submandibular muscles during the pharyngeal stage of swallowing in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) compared to normal controls. METHOD A prospective cross-sectional study design was utilised to recruit 24 participants from the regional area. A total of 14 people with PD and 10 healthy controls (HC) were recruited. Participants swallowed three volumes of thin liquid (5mL, 10mL, 15mL) while the activity of the submandibular muscles was recorded using surface electromyography. Measurements of contraction amplitude ratio (normalised to a maximum voluntary contraction) and contraction duration were computed from recorded electromyographic signals. Receiver Operating Characteristics (ROC) were computed for variables associated with significant main effects. RESULT Analyses revealed a significant effect of group on contraction amplitude ratio but not contraction duration. There were no significant effects of bolus volume on the dependent variables. ROC analysis indicated that contraction amplitude ratio accurately predicted group assignment in 77% cases. CONCLUSION Findings revealed that a majority of people with PD in this study utilised a greater percentage of their maximum contraction force in submandibular muscles when swallowing compared to normal controls. Further research is needed to determine if this inefficiency is consistent across larger samples and whether it is due to elevated baseline muscle activity, a compensatory behaviour to accomplish a more effective swallow, or both.
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- Julie Kim
- Department of Surgery-Otolaryngology, University of Wisconsin Voice and Swallow Clinics, Madison, WI, USA
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- Davies School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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Regueiro MRB, Parreira LC, Nascimento WV, Dantas RO. Influence of Body Height on Oral and Pharyngeal Transit Time of a Liquid Bolus in Healthy Volunteers. Gastroenterology Res 2018; 11:411-415. [PMID: 30627264 PMCID: PMC6306106 DOI: 10.14740/gr1063w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Swallowing duration may be influenced by several factors. The effect of body height on oral-pharyngeal bolus transit has not been clearly elucidated. The hypothesis of this investigation was that height has influence on oral-pharyngeal transit time of a liquid bolus. METHODS Videofluoroscopic assessment of swallowing was performed on 40 healthy volunteers: 20 "tall" (171 cm to 207 cm) and 20 "short" (152 cm to 170 cm) subjects, 10 men and 10 women in each group. Each subject performed three swallows of 10 mL of liquid barium bolus. The following parameters were measured: oral transit time (OTT): time from the beginning of tongue tip movement at incisors to arrival of the bolus tail at the fauces; pharyngeal transit time (PTT): time between the arrival of the bolus tail at fauces and complete passage of the bolus tail through the upper esophageal sphincter (UES); pharyngeal clearance (PC): time between the arrival of the bolus head at fauces to complete passage of the bolus tail through the UES; UES opening (UESO): time between the arrival of the bolus head at the UES to complete passage of the bolus tail through the UES; duration of hyoid movement (HM): time interval between the onset and the end of hyoid movement; oral-pharyngeal transit time (OPTT): time from the beginning of tongue tip movement at incisors until complete passage of the bolus tail through the UES. The statistical analysis was done by a linear model with mixed effects. Correlation between height and swallowing events duration was assessed by Spearman's correlation coefficient (r). RESULTS In women OTT, PC, HM and OPTT were longer in tall than in short subjects, what was not seen in men. In women there was a positive correlation between OTT, PTT and OPTT and height. Men (mean height: 177 cm) had longer PTT and PC than women (mean height: 166 cm). CONCLUSIONS In women, oral and pharyngeal transit time of a 10 mL liquid bolus were influenced by height and was longer in taller subjects.
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- Marcia R.K. Bernardi Regueiro
- Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto SP, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto SP, Brazil
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- Gastrointestinal Physiology Laboratory, Department of Surgery, Hospital of Mataro, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto SP, Brazil
- Department of Medicine, Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto SP, Brazil
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A review of diet standardization and bolus rheology in the management of dysphagia. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2018; 24:183-90. [PMID: 26900822 DOI: 10.1097/moo.0000000000000251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Texture modification is a widespread practice as a strategy for the management of dysphagia and can be very effective in individual cases. However, it is often performed in a qualitative, subjective manner and practices vary internationally according to multiple sets of national guidelines. This article aims to identify best practice by reviewing the theory and practice of texture modification, focussing on recent advances. RECENT FINDINGS Instrumental assessment of texture modification in vivo is challenging, and studies including rheology and perception have indicated that fluid viscosity is only one of many factors affecting texture modification in practice. Systematic reviews have identified a historical lack of high-quality clinical evidence, but recent controlled studies are beginning to identify positive and negative aspects of thickened fluids. Research and practice to date have been limited by the lack of control and standardization of foods and drinks. However in 2015 a not-for-profit organization, the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative, has published a framework for texture modification from thin liquids to solid foods based on all the existing documentation and guidance, and the - limited - available clinical evidence. SUMMARY Rheology exists in the lab; however, normal practice is often subjective or lacking control and standardization. In the near future, cohesion of practice and the availability of practical standardization tools may increase awareness and use of rheology.
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Zhu M, Yu B, Yang W, Jiang Y, Lu L, Huang Z, Chen S, Li G. Evaluation of normal swallowing functions by using dynamic high-density surface electromyography maps. Biomed Eng Online 2017; 16:133. [PMID: 29157238 PMCID: PMC5696778 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-017-0424-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2017] [Accepted: 11/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Swallowing is a continuous process with substantive interdependencies among different muscles, and it plays a significant role in our daily life. The aim of this study was to propose a novel technique based on high-density surface electromyography (HD sEMG) for the evaluation of normal swallowing functions. METHODS A total of 96 electrodes were placed on the front neck to acquire myoelectric signals from 12 healthy subjects while they were performing different swallowing tasks. HD sEMG energy maps were constructed based on the root mean square values to visualize muscular activities during swallowing. The effects of different volumes, viscosities, and head postures on the normal swallowing process were systemically investigated by using the energy maps. RESULTS The results showed that the HD sEMG energy maps could provide detailed spatial and temporal properties of the muscle electrical activity, and visualize the muscle contractions that closely related to the swallowing function. The energy maps also showed that the swallowing time and effort was also explicitly affected by the volume and viscosity of the bolus. The concentration of the muscular activities shifted to the opposite side when the subjects turned their head to either side. CONCLUSIONS The proposed method could provide an alternative method to physiologically evaluate the dynamic characteristics of normal swallowing and had the advantage of providing a full picture of how different muscle activities cooperate in time and location. The findings from this study suggested that the HD sEMG technique might be a useful tool for fast screening and objective assessment of swallowing disorders or dysphagia.
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- Mingxing Zhu
- Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Human-Machine Intelligence-Synergy Systems, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Designed Intelligence Group, Industrial Design Department, Eindhoven University of Technology, 5612 AZ, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- The Rehabilitation Department, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University, Shenzhen, 518052, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Human-Machine Intelligence-Synergy Systems, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- The Rehabilitation Department, Shenzhen Sixth People's Hospital, Shenzhen, 518052, China
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- The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Guangzhou Panyu Central Hospital, Guangzhou, 511400, China
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- Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Human-Machine Intelligence-Synergy Systems, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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- Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) Key Laboratory of Human-Machine Intelligence-Synergy Systems, Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China.
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Gallegos C, Brito-de la Fuente E, Clavé P, Costa A, Assegehegn G. Nutritional Aspects of Dysphagia Management. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2016; 81:271-318. [PMID: 28317607 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2016.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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This chapter describes the nutritional aspects of dysphagia management by starting with the definition of these two conditions (dysphagia and malnutrition) that share three main clinical characteristics: (a) their prevalence is very high, (b) they can lead to severe complications, and (c) they are frequently underrecognized and neglected conditions. From an anatomical standpoint, dysphagia can result from oropharyngeal and/or esophageal causes; from a pathophysiological perspective, dysphagia can be caused by organic or structural diseases (either benign or malignant) or diseases causing impaired physiology (mainly motility and/or perception disorders). This chapter gathers up-to-date information on the screening and diagnosis of oropharyngeal dysphagia, the consequences of dysphagia (aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, and dehydration), and on the nutritional management of dysphagic patients. Concerning this last topic, this chapter reviews the rheological aspects of swallowing and dysphagia (including shear and elongational flows) and its influence on the characteristics of the enteral nutrition for dysphagia management (solid/semisolid foods and thickened liquids; ready-to-use oral nutritional supplements and thickening powders), with special focus on the real characteristics of the bolus after mixing with human saliva.
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- C Gallegos
- I&D Centre Complex Formulations and Processing Technologies, Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany.
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- I&D Centre Complex Formulations and Processing Technologies, Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany
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- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Hepáticas y Digestivas (CIBERehd), Hospital de Mataró, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- Dysphagia Unit, Universitat de Barcelona, Hospital de Mataró, Mataró, Barcelona, Spain
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- I&D Centre Complex Formulations and Processing Technologies, Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH, Bad Homburg, Germany
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Nicol AU, Perentos N, Martins AQ, Morton AJ. Automated detection and characterisation of rumination in sheep using in vivo electrophysiology. Physiol Behav 2016; 163:258-266. [DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2016.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2016] [Revised: 04/13/2016] [Accepted: 05/16/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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