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Seifelnasr A, Ding P, Si X, Biondi A, Xi J. Oropharyngeal swallowing hydrodynamics of thin and mildly thick liquids in an anatomically accurate throat-epiglottis model. Sci Rep 2024; 14:11945. [PMID: 38789468 PMCID: PMC11126673 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-60422-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Understanding the mechanisms underlying dysphagia is crucial in devising effective, etiology-centered interventions. However, current clinical assessment and treatment of dysphagia are still more symptom-focused due to our limited understanding of the sophisticated symptom-etiology associations causing swallowing disorders. This study aimed to elucidate the mechanisms giving rise to penetration flows into the laryngeal vestibule that results in aspirations with varying symptoms. Methods: Anatomically accurate, transparent throat models were prepared with a 45° down flapped epiglottis to simulate the instant of laryngeal closure during swallowing. Fluid bolus dynamics were visualized with fluorescent dye from lateral, rear, front, and endoscopic directions to capture key hydrodynamic features leading to aspiration. Three influencing factors, fluid consistency, liquid dispensing site, and dispensing speed, were systemically evaluated on their roles in liquid aspirations. Results: Three aspiration mechanisms were identified, with liquid bolus entering the airway through (a) the interarytenoid notch (notch overflow), (b) cuneiform tubercle recesses (recess overflow), and (c) off-edge flow underneath the epiglottis (off-edge capillary flow). Of the three factors considered, liquid viscosity has the most significant impact on aspiration rate, followed by the liquid dispensing site and the dispensing speed. Water had one order of magnitude higher aspiration risks than 1% w/v methyl cellulose solution, a mildly thick liquid. Anterior dispensing had higher chances for aspiration than posterior oropharyngeal dispensing for both liquids and dispensing speeds considered. The effects of dispending speed varied. A lower speed increased aspiration for anterior-dispensed liquids due to increased off-edge capillary flows, while it significantly reduced aspiration for posterior-dispensed liquids due to reduced notch overflows. Visualizing swallowing hydrodynamics from multiple orientations facilitates detailed site-specific inspections of aspiration mechanisms.
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- Amr Seifelnasr
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 1 University Ave., Falmouth Hall 302I, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, 9501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, California Baptist University, 8432 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA, 92504, USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 1 University Ave., Lowell, MA, 01854, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, 1 University Ave., Falmouth Hall 302I, Lowell, MA, 01854, USA.
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Takahashi N, Kikutani T, Ebihara K, Genkai S, Takahashi I, Kodama M, Machida R, Tohara T, Tamura F. Factors associated with the maintenance in food texture for dependent older people with dysphagia living in nursing home - A retrospective cohort study. SPECIAL CARE IN DENTISTRY 2024; 44:886-892. [PMID: 37919247 DOI: 10.1111/scd.12937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Maintaining the texture of the food that nursing home residents eat is critical for maintaining quality of life and preventing malnutrition. The aim of the present study was to identify the conditions necessary for maintaining food texture for this population. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included 143 people for whom reevaluation 1-year post-baseline was possible from among 256 dependent older people who consumed solid food on admission to a nursing home (baseline). The age, sex, primary disease, activities of daily living, nutritional status, oral status, swallowing ability, primitive reflexes, and food texture of the participants were determined. The participants who ate pureed or jelly after 1 year were identified and evaluated to determine factors related to maintenance of a solid diet. RESULTS A total of 21 participants (14.7%) changed to a pureed or jelly diet after 1 year. Multivariate analysis showed good activities of daily living (p < .05), good swallowing ability (p < .05), and maintained nutritional status (p < .05) to be correlated with solid food maintenance. CONCLUSIONS Maintaining activities of daily living, feeding and swallowing ability, and nutritional status appear to be important factors for the maintenance of a solid diet.
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- Noriaki Takahashi
- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University, Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University, Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University, Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University, Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorders, The Nippon Dental University School of Life Dentistry, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Chou KR, Huang MS, Chiu WC, Chen YH, Chen YY, Xiao Q, Yang SC. A comprehensive assessment of oral health, swallowing difficulty, and nutritional status in older nursing home residents. Sci Rep 2023; 13:19914. [PMID: 37964096 PMCID: PMC10645724 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-47336-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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Declines in oral consumption and swallowing function are common reasons which may elevate the risk of malnutrition in the older adults. This study aimed to provide valuable information and contribute to the existing body of knowledge in this field as well as highlight the importance of a comprehensive assessment of oral health, swallowing function, and nutritional status in long-term care residents. This was a cross-sectional study. Thirty-nine participants were recruited from a nursing home. The comprehensive assessment was evaluated in participants, including oral health (Oral Health Assessment Tool (OHAT)), swallowing function (Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) and Eating Assessment Tool (EAT)-10), and nutritional status (Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF). The average age of participants was 80.4 ± 11.7 years, and 46% of these older adults were found to be at the risk of malnutrition. There was a negative correlation between the OHAT and MNA-SF scores. In addition, subjects with poor oral health (OHAT score = 5~8), oral consumption of a modified diet (FOIS score = 4~6), and reduced swallowing function (EAT-10 score ≥ 3) were more likely to be at risk of malnutrition. A comprehensive evaluation of oral health and swallowing function was closely connected with the nutritional status of older nursing home dwellers.
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- Kuei-Ru Chou
- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Center for Nursing and Healthcare Research in Clinical Practice Application, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Psychiatric Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Neuroscience Research Center, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Oral Hygiene, College of Oral Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Research Center of Geriatric Nutrition, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Nutrition, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Health and Biotechnology Law, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
- Research Center of Geriatric Nutrition, College of Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, 250 Wu-Hsing Street, Taipei, 11031, Taiwan.
- Nutrition Research Center, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
- School of Gerontology and Long-Term Care, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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O’Keeffe ST, Leslie P, Lazenby-Paterson T, McCurtin A, Collins L, Murray A, Smith A, Mulkerrin S. Informed or misinformed consent and use of modified texture diets in dysphagia. BMC Med Ethics 2023; 24:7. [PMID: 36750907 PMCID: PMC9903443 DOI: 10.1186/s12910-023-00885-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Use of modified texture diets-thickening of liquids and modifying the texture of foods-in the hope of preventing aspiration, pneumonia and choking, has become central to the current management of dysphagia. The effectiveness of this intervention has been questioned. We examine requirements for a valid informed consent process for this approach and whether the need for informed consent for this treatment is always understood or applied by practitioners. MAIN TEXT Valid informed consent requires provision of accurate and balanced information, and that agreement is given freely by someone who knows they have a choice. Current evidence, including surveys of practitioners and patients in different settings, suggests that practice in this area is often inadequate. This may be due to patients' communication difficulties but also poor communication-and no real attempt to obtain consent-by practitioners before people are 'put on' modified texture diets. Even where discussion occurs, recommendations may be influenced by professional misconceptions about the efficacy of this treatment, which in turn may poison the well for the informed consent process. Patients cannot make appropriate decisions for themselves if the information provided is flawed and unbalanced. The voluntariness of patients' decisions is also questionable if they are told 'you must', when 'you might consider' is more appropriate. Where the decision-making capacity of patients is in question, inappropriate judgements and recommendations may be made by substitute decision makers and courts unless based on accurate information. CONCLUSION Research is required to examine the informed consent processes in different settings, but there is ample reason to suggest that current practice in this area is suboptimal. Staff need to reflect on their current practice regarding use of modified texture diets with an awareness of the current evidence and through the 'lens' of informed consent. Education is required for staff to clarify the importance of, and requirements for, valid informed consent and for decision making that reflects people's preferences and values.
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- Shaun T. O’Keeffe
- grid.412440.70000 0004 0617 9371Department of Geriatric Medicine, Galway University Hospitals, Newcastle Rd, Galway, Ireland
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- grid.420004.20000 0004 0444 2244Northern Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Trust, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- grid.39489.3f0000 0001 0388 0742NHS Lothian Community Learning Disability Service, Leith Community Treatment Centre, Edinburgh, UK
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- grid.10049.3c0000 0004 1936 9692School of Allied Health, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland ,grid.10049.3c0000 0004 1936 9692Health Implementation Science and Technology Research Group, Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
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- grid.6268.a0000 0004 0379 5283Centre for Applied Dementia StudiesFaculty of Health Studies, University of Bradford, Bradford, UK
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- grid.6142.10000 0004 0488 0789School of Medicine, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Team, Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group, Hemel Hempstead, UK
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- grid.120073.70000 0004 0622 5016Department of Speech and Language Therapy, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, England, UK
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Groher ME. Ethical Considerations. Dysphagia 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-63648-3.00012-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Treatment for Adults. Dysphagia 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-63648-3.00011-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Konishi M, Kakimoto N. Relationship between oral and nutritional status of older residents with severe dementia in an aged care nursing home. Gerodontology 2020; 38:179-184. [PMID: 33247489 DOI: 10.1111/ger.12512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Revised: 08/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the relationships between the oral and nutritional status of older residents with dementia in an aged care nursing home. BACKGROUND Insufficient oral evaluation and care due to refusal of treatment in older people with dementia may cause deterioration in oral and nutritional status. MATERIALS AND METHODS The subjects were 123 older residents with dementia who had been admitted to an aged care nursing home. Oral condition and body mass index (BMI) as a measure of nutritional status were investigated, and the results for the mild and severe dementia groups were compared. BMI was compared by the food consistency between the mild and severe dementia groups. RESULTS In the severe dementia group, fewer older adults had removable dentures and many had no molar occlusion. The rate of subjects who had refused oral care by the caregivers was significantly higher in the severe dementia group than in the mild dementia group. In the severe dementia group, the BMI of those having texture-modified foods was significantly lower than those having a normal diet. The BMI of subjects without molar occlusion and with a history of cerebrovascular disease was significantly lower in the severe dementia group. CONCLUSIONS The BMI of subjects in the severe dementia group having texture-modified food was significantly lower than that of those with a normal diet. The BMI of subjects in the severe dementia group without molar occlusion was significantly lower than those with molar occlusion.
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- Masaru Konishi
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Hiroshima University Hospital, Hiroshima, Japan.,Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Tango Furusato Hospital, Kyotango, Kyoto, Japan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Levenson SA, Walker VL. It Is Time to Revamp Approaches to Managing Dysphagia in Nursing Homes. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2020; 20:952-955. [PMID: 31353044 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2019.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 06/05/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Sakashita R, Ono H, Sato T, Takami M, Kim W, Nakanishi E, Kusumoto H, Hamasaki M, Hamada M. Effects of Dining-focused Life Enhancement Program in Welfare Facilities for Seniors in Japan. Asian Pac Isl Nurs J 2020; 5:63-72. [PMID: 33043135 PMCID: PMC7544011 DOI: 10.31372/20200502.1089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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This study evaluated the effectiveness of a life-enhancement program designed to focus on dining conditions in welfare facilities for seniors living in Japan. Effectiveness was specifically evaluated based on whether improvements were achieved in (1) nutritional status, (2) oral health, (3) frequency of fever, and (4) vitality of appetite across three sites. As part of a comprehensive-care initiative that began with dining support, the program consisted of two main components: (1) a 3-month intensive program comprised of (a) collective experiential learning for residents and staff (including nutritionists, nurses, and physiotherapists) and (b) a tailor-made individual program for residents followed by (2) a 3-month continuation program. Participants included 168 individuals (31 males and 137 females) from a total of three facilities (average age was 85.9 [60-104] years). Results showed that the intensive program significantly improved nutritional status (e.g., BMI, caloric intake, and water intake; P < 0.000-0.005) and tongue movement (P < 0.000) while significantly reducing dental-plaque and tongue-coating indices (P < 0.000). Significant improvements were also achieved for degree of appetite and vitality indices (P < 0.000-0.001). However, incidences of fever were not reduced. These findings indicate that the program effectively improved nutritional status, oral health, vitality, and appetite. However, these effects did not sufficiently remain once the program was finished, thus suggesting the need for a continuous intervention.
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- Niigata University Graduate School of Health Sciences, Japan
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Kyodo R, Kudo T, Horiuchi A, Sakamoto T, Shimizu T. Pureed diets containing a gelling agent to reduce the risk of aspiration in elderly patients with moderate to severe dysphagia: A randomized, crossover trial. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e21165. [PMID: 32756094 PMCID: PMC7402755 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000021165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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GOALS The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of adding a gelling agent to pureed diets to prevent aspiration pneumonia in elderly patients with moderate to severe dysphagia. BACKGROUND Pureed diets are often used to reduce aspiration in patients with dysphagia. However, the ideal texture of a pureed diet to prevent aspiration pneumonia remains unclear. MATERIALS AND METHODS We prospectively conducted a randomized, crossover trial of pureed rice with or without a gelling agent in patients with moderate to severe dysphagia (ClincialTrials.gov number, NCT03163355). The primary outcome measure was pharyngeal residuals using an endoscopic scoring system. The secondary outcome was the sense of material remaining in the throat following swallowing. RESULTS Sixty two patients (58% men), mean age 83 ± 9 years with moderate to severe dysphagia were included. Residuals in the throat were significantly less likely with pureed rice with than without the gelling agent (median cyclic ingestion score (range); 1 (0-4) vs 2 (0-4); P = .001). Irrespective of the presence or absence of the gelling agent, the sense of material remaining in the throat was significantly less frequent in older patients (87 ± 7.6 vs 75 ± 9.1 years, P < .01; 86 ± 7.3 vs 75 ± 8.6 years, P < .01). CONCLUSIONS Pureed diets containing a gelling agent may reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia possibly by decreasing pharyngeal residues in elderly patients with moderate to severe dysphagia.
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- Reiko Kyodo
- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo
- Digestive Disease Center
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo
- Digestive Disease Center
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Showa Inan General Hospital, Komagane, Japan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Juntendo University Faculty of Medicine, Tokyo
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Impact of the Consistency of Food Substances on Health and Related Factors of Residents in Welfare Facilities for Seniors in Japan. Dent J (Basel) 2020; 8:dj8010009. [PMID: 31947641 PMCID: PMC7175262 DOI: 10.3390/dj8010009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to determine the effect of food consistency on health and related factors among residents in welfare facilities for seniors (n = 227; mean age, 86.2 ± 8.0 years; 78.9% female). Residents who ate regular food had a lower incidence of fever during the 3-month period (p < 0.001) and consumed more calories (1325.97 ± 220.2 kcal) than those who ate chopped (1125.0 ± 256.8 kcal), paste (1122.0 ± 288.5 kcal), and gastric tube food (812.5 ± 150.7 kcal) (p < 0.001). Modifying a resident’s food by making it softer and finer did not reduce the incidence of choking. Logistic regression analysis (backward elimination method) revealed four factors related to eating regular food: vitality index, appetite, number of remaining teeth, and choking frequency. Causal relationships were not obtained because this was a cross-sectional study. The findings of this study suggest that a regular consistency of food positively influences the health of older individuals.
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Kim D, Lee KE. Nutrition Care Management Practices for In-Patients with Dysphagia in Korean Clinical Settings. Clin Nutr Res 2019; 8:272-283. [PMID: 31720253 PMCID: PMC6826057 DOI: 10.7762/cnr.2019.8.4.272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Revised: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This study aimed to examine nutrition care management for in-patients with dysphagia and to evaluate knowledge on nutrition care related to dysphagia among dietitians in clinical settings. A total of 554 questionnaires were distributed to dietitians at hospitals located in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province in Korea, and 147 responses were used for data analysis after excluding responses with significant missing data. Study participants worked at general hospitals (37.2%), long-term care hospitals (24.3%), hospitals (19.2%), and tertiary hospitals (11.5%). Prior education and training related to dysphagia was received by 69.9% of the respondents. The percentage of hospitals that had diet guidelines for dysphagia was 68.0%. Dysphagia diets of 2 levels and 3 levels were provided in 55.1% and 34.7% of the hospitals, respectively. Overall 74.7% of the dietitians responded that they provided information on dysphagia diets to in-patients and caregivers, but only 45.7% of dietitians did so in the long-term care hospitals. Among the respondents who used commercial thickening agents, 77.2% used only one type of commercial thickening agent. Patients or caregivers (75.7%) or nurses (34.5%) were reported to modify viscosity of liquid. Dietitians showed low levels of knowledge on nutrition care related to dysphagia (a mean of 5.14 based on possible scores from 0 to 10 points). To promote nutritional consumption and prevent malnutrition and aspiration, hospitals need the standardized diet guidelines, and dietitians should improve their expertise in nutritional care for patients with dysphagia.
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- Dasom Kim
- Major of Food and Nutrition, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 01797, Korea
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- Major of Food and Nutrition, Seoul Women's University, Seoul 01797, Korea
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Burger C, Kiesswetter E, Alber R, Pfannes U, Arens-Azevedo U, Volkert D. Texture modified diet in German nursing homes: availability, best practices and association with nursing home characteristics. BMC Geriatr 2019; 19:284. [PMID: 31646961 PMCID: PMC6806511 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-019-1286-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2018] [Accepted: 09/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background For nursing home (NH) residents with swallowing or chewing problems, appealing texture-modified-diets (TMD) need to be available in order to support adequate nutrition. The aim of this study was to describe the availability of TMD and best practices for TMD in German NHs and to identify related NH characteristics. Methods Information on NH characteristics, available texture-modified (TM)-levels (soft, “minced & moist”, pureed) and implemented best practices for TMD (derived from menu plan, separately visible components, re-shaped components, considering individual capabilities of the resident) was collected in a survey in German NHs. The number of TM-levels as well as the number of best practices for TMD were tested for their association with 4 structural, 16 operational and 3 resident-related NH characteristics. Results The response rate was 7.2% (n = 590) and 563 NHs were included. The vast majority of NHs (95.2%) reported offering “minced & moist” texture and 84.2% preparing separately visible meal components. Several operational characteristics were more frequently (p < 0.05) reported from NHs offering three TM-levels (27.7%) or four best practices for TMD (13.0%) compared to NHs offering one TM-level (28.4%) or one best practice for TMD (20.1%): special diets and delivery forms (e.g. fingerfood 71.2% vs 38.8%; 80.8% vs. 44.3%), written recipes (69.9% vs. 53.1%; 68.5% vs. 53.9%), a dietetic counseling service (85.9% vs. 66.3%; 89.0% vs. 65.2%), a quality circle for nutritional care (66.7% vs. 43.8%; 71.2% vs. 50.4%), regular staff training (89.7% vs. 73.1%; 95.9% vs. 74.8%) and process instructions (73.7% vs. 53.1%; 75.3% vs. 47.8%). No associations were found regarding structural and resident-related NH characteristics, except a higher percentage of residents receiving TMD in NHs with three compared to one TM-level (median 16.3% vs. 13.2%, p = 0.037). Conclusion All participating NHs offer some form of TMD, but only a small number offers a selection of TMD and pays adequate attention to its preparation. Operational NH characteristics – which might reflect a general nutritional awareness of the NH – seem to be pivotal for provision of TMD, whereas neither structural nor resident-related characteristics seem to play a role in this regard.
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- Carina Burger
- Institute for Biomedicine of Aging, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Kobergerstraße 60, 90408, Nuremberg, Germany.
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- Institute for Biomedicine of Aging, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Kobergerstraße 60, 90408, Nuremberg, Germany
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- Faculty Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Faculty Life Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
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- Institute for Biomedicine of Aging, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Kobergerstraße 60, 90408, Nuremberg, Germany
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Namasivayam-MacDonald AM, Steele CM, Keller HH. Perception Versus Performance of Swallow Function in Residents of Long-Term Care. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2019; 28:1198-1205. [PMID: 31194919 DOI: 10.1044/2019_ajslp-18-0186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Purpose The purpose of this study was to determine if older adults residing in long-term care were able to accurately self-report their swallowing status by comparing subjective complaints of dysphagia and objective methods of swallowing screening. Method Data were collected from 397 residents of long-term care (M age = 86.8 years ± 7.8; 263 female). Cognitive impairment scores were collected, and each resident was asked (a) if they thought they had a swallowing problem, (b) if they coughed/choked when they ate, and (c) if they coughed/choked when they drank. These responses were compared to results of a swallowing screening tool and mealtime observations of coughing and choking. Results Residents who reported swallowing difficulties (10%, n = 41) were 8 times more likely to fail the swallowing screening (p < .001); however, 80% of residents who failed the swallowing screening did not previously report that swallowing was an issue. There was no significant association between self-reports of coughing and choking at meals and observations. There was no difference in level of cognition between residents who accurately reported swallowing status and those who were inaccurate. Conclusions Residents are largely unable to accurately self-report swallowing difficulties and also have difficulty accurately reporting incidences of coughing and choking. These findings suggest that concerted efforts are required to implement regular, formal swallowing screening protocols in long-term care to objectively identify those at risk.
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- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Ontario, Canada
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
- Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Which swallowing difficulty of food consistency is best predictor for oropharyngeal dysphagia risk in older person? Eur Geriatr Med 2019; 10:609-617. [DOI: 10.1007/s41999-019-00206-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Berkman C, Ahronheim JC, Vitale CA. Speech-Language Pathologists’ Views About Aspiration Risk and Comfort Feeding in Advanced Dementia. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2019; 36:993-998. [DOI: 10.1177/1049909119849003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are often called upon to assess swallowing function for older adults with advanced dementia at high risk of aspiration and make recommendations about whether the patient can safely continue oral nutrition. Objective: To describe the circumstances under which SLPs recommend oral nutritional intake for these patients. Methods: A mail survey of a national probability sample of SLPs (n = 731). Speech-language pathologists were asked if there were circumstances in which they would recommend oral feeding for patients with advanced dementia at high risk of aspiration, and if yes, to describe the circumstances under which they do so. Results: Six themes emerged: (1) when patient preferences are known; (2) for quality of life near end of life; (3) if aspiration risk mitigation strategies are employed; (4) if physician’s preference; (5) if aspiration risk is clearly documented and acknowledged; and (6) if SLP is knowledgeable about current evidence of lack of benefit of feeding tubes in advanced dementia or that nothing by mouth status will not necessarily prevent aspiration pneumonia. Conclusions: Speech-language pathologists have an important role within the interprofessional team in assessing swallowing in patients with advanced dementia, advising family and hospital staff about risks and benefits of oral feeding, and the safest techniques for doing so, to maximize quality of life for these patients near the end of life. Speech-language pathologists are often faced with balancing concerns about aspiration risk and recommending the more palliative approach of oral feeding for pleasure and comfort, potentially creating moral distress for the SLP.
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- Cathy Berkman
- Graduate School of Social Service, Fordham University, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor GRECC, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Garcia JM, Chambers E, Russell EG, Katt A. Modifying Food Textures: Practices and Beliefs of Staff Involved in Nutrition Care. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2018; 27:1458-1473. [PMID: 30267081 DOI: 10.1044/2018_ajslp-18-0021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Modifying food texture is an important part of dysphagia management, yet less is known about the day-to-day practices that might impact the nutritional well-being of patients. This study surveyed staff involved in the service delivery of texture-modified foods with the objectives to gain information about roles and responsibilities, instruction and knowledge about modifying foods, and beliefs about the use of texture-modified foods in nutrition care. METHOD We created a 21-item survey about texture-modified foods. Recruitment efforts focused on both professional and frontline staff involved in service delivery. Practice groups and organizations provided the means of recruiting professionals from different disciplines. Because frontline staff (e.g., certified nursing assistants, cooks) do not have similar membership groups, we recruited them through direct contacts with health care agencies. RESULTS A total of 175 individuals completed the survey. Respondents included 107 professionals (primarily certified dietary managers, registered dietitians, speech-language pathologists) and 68 frontline staff (mostly certified nursing assistants/home health aides). Although the frontline and professional staff showed generally similar patterns of opinions and beliefs about modified food textures, differences emerged in reported experiences, roles, and responsibilities in service delivery. CONCLUSIONS Survey respondents conveyed generally positive attitudes and opinions about the use of texture-modified foods, and respondents perceived them to be easy to execute and beneficial to the nutritional well-being of patients. Survey findings clearly highlight the contributions of frontline staff in the service delivery of modified food textures. Consideration must be given to continued reliance on informal, limited instruction about texture-modified foods and possible implications for safe nutrition care. Both professional and frontline staff convey a willingness to customize or alter food textures and the belief that patients should be able to choose the level of texture modification that they want to eat.
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- Jane Mertz Garcia
- Communication Sciences & Disorders, School of Family Studies & Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan
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- Center for Sensory Analysis and Consumer Behavior, Food, Nutrition, Dietetics & Health, Kansas State University, Manhattan
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- Communication Sciences & Disorders, School of Family Studies & Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan
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- Communication Sciences & Disorders, School of Family Studies & Human Services, Kansas State University, Manhattan
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O'Keeffe ST. Use of modified diets to prevent aspiration in oropharyngeal dysphagia: is current practice justified? BMC Geriatr 2018; 18:167. [PMID: 30029632 PMCID: PMC6053717 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-018-0839-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although modifying diets, by thickening liquids and modifying the texture of foods, to reduce the risk of aspiration has become central to the current management of dysphagia, the effectiveness of this intervention has been questioned. This narrative review examines, and discusses possible reasons for, the apparent discrepancy between the widespread use of modified diets in current clinical practice and the limited evidence base regarding the benefits and risks of this approach. DISCUSSION There is no good evidence to date that thickening liquids reduces pneumonia in dysphagia and this intervention may be associated with reduced fluid intake. Texture-modified foods may contribute to undernutrition in those with dysphagia. Modified diets worsen the quality of life of those with dysphagia, and non-compliance is common. There is substantial variability in terminology and standards for modified diets, in the recommendations of individual therapists, and in the consistency of diets prepared by healthcare staff for consumption. Although use of modified diets might appear to have a rational pathophysiological basis in dysphagia, the relationship between aspiration and pneumonia is not clear-cut. Clinical experience may be a more important determinant of everyday practice than research evidence and patient preferences. There are situations in the management of dysphagia where common sense and the necessity of intervention will clearly outweigh any lack of evidence or when application of evidence-based principles can enable good decision making despite the absence of robust evidence. Nevertheless, there is a significant discrepancy between the paucity of the evidence base supporting use of modified diets and the beliefs and practices of practitioners. CONCLUSION The disconnect between the limited evidence base and the widespread use of modified diets suggests the need for more careful consideration as to when modified diets might be recommended to patients. Patients (or their representatives) have a choice whether or not to accept a modified diet and must receive adequate information, about the potential risks and impact on quality of life as well as the possible benefits, to make that choice. There is an urgent need for better quality evidence regarding this intervention.
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- Shaun T O'Keeffe
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland.
- Unit 4, Merlin Park University Hospital, Galway, Ireland.
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Painter V, Le Couteur DG, Waite LM. Texture-modified food and fluids in dementia and residential aged care facilities. Clin Interv Aging 2017; 12:1193-1203. [PMID: 28814845 PMCID: PMC5546786 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s140581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Dysphagia is common in people living with dementia and associated with increased risk of aspiration pneumonia, dehydration, malnutrition, and death. Treatment options are limited and the use of texture-modified food and fluids (TMF) is a widespread clinical practice. This review aimed to evaluate the evidence for TMF in dementia. METHODS A literature search using terms "dysphagia," "texture-modified food and fluids," "dementia," and "aged care" was performed by using three electronic databases from 1990 to March 2017. Studies were assessed for suitability, then reviewed with data extracted, and grouped by categories of outcome measures. RESULTS A total of 3,722 publications were identified, and 22 studies met the inclusion criteria. Studies were heterogeneous in design and methodology. There were no publications examining dementia exclusively; however, many subjects with dementia were included in studies of residential aged care facilities. TMF reduced the risk of aspiration seen on videofluoroscopy but not clinical aspiration and pneumonia. TMF was associated with lower daily energy and fluid intake and variable adherence. CONCLUSION There is a lack of evidence for people living with dementia and in residential care facilities that TMF improves clinical outcomes such as aspiration pneumonia, nutrition, hydration, morbidity, and mortality. Adverse effects including poorer energy and fluid intake were identified.
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- Virginia Painter
- Aged and Chronic Care Department, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia
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- Aged and Chronic Care Department, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia.,Ageing and Alzheimer's Institute, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia.,Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, University of Sydney, Concord, NSW, Australia
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- Aged and Chronic Care Department, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia.,Ageing and Alzheimer's Institute, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW, Australia.,Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, University of Sydney, Concord, NSW, Australia
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Dionyssiotis Y, Chhetri J, Piotrowicz K, Gueye T, Sánchez E. Impact of nutrition for rehabilitation of older patients: Report on the 1st EICA-ESPRM-EUGMS Train the Trainers Course. Eur Geriatr Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurger.2016.11.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Brody R. Nutrition Issues in Dysphagia: Identification, Management, and the Role of the Dietitian. Nutr Clin Pract 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/0884533699014005s10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Feeding tubes are valuable assets in the rehabilitation of adult patients with dysphagia. Feeding tubes may be placed in response to perceived risks of airway compromise or insufficient nutrient intake. However, not all patients require long-term enteral feeding. With intensive dysphagia therapy, many patients will experience resolving deficits or improvement in swallowing ability. These patients require an appropriate strategy to transition from tube to oral feeding. This article reviews some of the basic characteristics of dysphagia and identifies specific swallowing difficulties in 2 groups of patients who often benefit from temporary enteral feeding: stroke survivors and patients treated for head and neck cancer. Specific suggestions are offered for clinical strategies to reinstitute oral feeding in these groups of tube-fed patients.
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Benigas JE, Bourgeois M. Using Spaced Retrieval With External Aids to Improve Use of Compensatory Strategies During Eating for Persons With Dementia. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY 2016; 25:321-334. [PMID: 27538017 DOI: 10.1044/2015_ajslp-14-0176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2014] [Accepted: 12/03/2015] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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PURPOSE This study was designed to determine whether spaced retrieval (SR), when paired with an external memory aid, is an effective technique to teach persons with dementia to use compensatory swallowing strategies. A secondary purpose was to learn whether speech-language pathologists naive to the study aims would judge posttraining sessions as improved, or safer, in comparison to baseline sessions, thereby validating the changes in behavior due to SR training to use external aids during meals. METHOD A multiple baseline design across behaviors was used to evaluate the effects of teaching compensatory swallowing behaviors (i.e., chin tuck, alternation of liquids and solids, lingual/finger sweep) to 5 nursing home residents diagnosed with dementia and coexisting dysphagia. RESULTS SR training with the use of a visual aid was functionally related to improvements in 2-3 compensatory swallowing behaviors for each of the 5 participants. CONCLUSIONS Study outcomes paired with social validation ratings demonstrated that persons with dementia could learn compensatory swallowing behaviors for perceived safety during intake. Because participants were eating in a quiet and controlled environment, generalization to the typical dining environment remains unknown, and further research is needed to investigate the long-term impact of this training protocol.
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Crary MA. Treatment for Adults. Dysphagia 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-18701-5.00010-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Groher ME. Ethical Considerations. Dysphagia 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-18701-5.00011-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Degelau JJ. Reply. J Am Geriatr Soc 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1995.tb06632.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Fintan O’Rourke
- Department of Aged Care and Rehabilitation, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales
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- Department of Aged Care and Rehabilitation, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
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- Department of Aged Care and Rehabilitation, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital and Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales
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Shim JS, Oh BM, Han TR. Factors associated with compliance with viscosity-modified diet among dysphagic patients. Ann Rehabil Med 2013; 37:628-32. [PMID: 24231801 PMCID: PMC3825938 DOI: 10.5535/arm.2013.37.5.628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2013] [Accepted: 05/28/2013] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate compliance with a viscosity-modified diet among Korean dysphagic patients and to determine which factors are associated with compliance. Methods We retrospectively reviewed medical records of patients who had been recommended to use thickeners in the previous videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS). Among 68 patients, 6 were excluded because tube feeding was required due to deterioration in their medical condition. Finally, 62 patients were included in the study. Patient compliance was assessed using their medical records by checking whether he or she had maintained thickener use until the next VFSS. To determine which factors affect compliance, the relationship between thickener use and patient characteristics, such as sex, age, inpatient/outpatient status, severity of dysphagia, aspiration symptoms, follow-up interval of VFSS, and current swallowing therapy status were assessed. For noncompliers, reasons for not using thickeners were investigated by telephone interview. Results Among 62 patients, 35 (56.5%) were compliers, and 27 (43.5%) were noncompliers. Eighteen (90%) of 20 inpatients had followed previous recommendations; however, only 17 (40.5%) of 42 outpatients had been using thickeners. Of patient characteristics, only admission status was significantly correlated with compliance. When asked about the reason why they had not used thickeners, noncompliers complained about dissatisfaction with texture and taste, greater difficulty in swallowing, and inconvenience of preparing meals. Conclusion Among Korean dysphagic patients, compliance with a viscosity-modified liquid diet was only about 50%. Betterments of texture and taste along with patient education might be necessary to improve compliance with thickener use.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Sura L, Madhavan A, Carnaby G, Crary MA. Dysphagia in the elderly: management and nutritional considerations. Clin Interv Aging 2012; 7:287-98. [PMID: 22956864 PMCID: PMC3426263 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s23404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 206] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Dysphagia is a prevalent difficulty among aging adults. Though increasing age facilitates subtle physiologic changes in swallow function, age-related diseases are significant factors in the presence and severity of dysphagia. Among elderly diseases and health complications, stroke and dementia reflect high rates of dysphagia. In both conditions, dysphagia is associated with nutritional deficits and increased risk of pneumonia. Recent efforts have suggested that elderly community dwellers are also at risk for dysphagia and associated deficits in nutritional status and increased pneumonia risk. Swallowing rehabilitation is an effective approach to increase safe oral intake in these populations and recent research has demonstrated extended benefits related to improved nutritional status and reduced pneumonia rates. In this manuscript, we review data describing age related changes in swallowing and discuss the relationship of dysphagia in patients following stroke, those with dementia, and in community dwelling elderly. Subsequently, we review basic approaches to dysphagia intervention including both compensatory and rehabilitative approaches. We conclude with a discussion on the positive impact of swallowing rehabilitation on malnutrition and pneumonia in elderly who either present with dysphagia or are at risk for dysphagia.
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- Livia Sura
- Swallowing Research Laboratory
- Department of Epidemiology, College of Public Health and Health Professions
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- Swallowing Research Laboratory
- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, College of Public Health and Health Professions
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- Swallowing Research Laboratory
- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Community Health, College of Public Health and Health Professions, Gainesville, FL, USA
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- Swallowing Research Laboratory
- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, College of Public Health and Health Professions
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Speyer R. Behavioural Treatment of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: Bolus Modification and Management, Sensory and Motor Behavioural Techniques, Postural Adjustments, and Swallow Manoeuvres. Dysphagia 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/174_2011_350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Speyer R, Baijens L, Heijnen M, Zwijnenberg I. Effects of therapy in oropharyngeal dysphagia by speech and language therapists: a systematic review. Dysphagia 2010; 25:40-65. [PMID: 19760458 PMCID: PMC2846331 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-009-9239-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 156] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2008] [Accepted: 05/20/2009] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Medical and paramedical treatments should be evaluated according to current standards of evidence-based medicine. Evaluation of therapy in oropharyngeal dysphagia fits into this growing interest. A systematic review is given of the literature on the effects of therapy in oropharyngeal dysphagia carried out by speech therapists. Thus, the review excludes reports of surgical or pharmacological treatments. The literature search was performed using the electronic databases PubMed and Embase. All available inclusion dates up to November 2008 were used. The search was limited to English, German, French, Spanish, and Dutch publications. MESH terms were supplemented by using free-text words (for the period after January 2005). Fifty-nine studies were included. In general, statistically significant positive therapy effects were found. However, the number of papers was rather small. Moreover, diverse methodological problems were found in many of these studies. For most studies, the conclusions could not be generalized; comparison was hindered by the range of diagnoses, types of therapies, and evaluation techniques. Many questions remain about the effects of therapy in oropharyngeal dysphagia as performed by speech and language therapists. Although some positive significant outcome studies have been published, further research based on randomized controlled trials is needed.
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- Renée Speyer
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, The Netherlands.
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Diniz PB, Vanin G, Xavier R, Parente MA. Reduced Incidence of Aspiration With Spoon-Thick Consistency in Stroke Patients. Nutr Clin Pract 2009; 24:414-8. [DOI: 10.1177/0884533608329440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Patricia B. Diniz
- From Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- From Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- From Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Research on treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia has supported several treatment approaches. Treatment can include postural changes, heightening preswallow sensory input, voluntary swallow maneuvers, and exercises. Evidence to support the efficacy of these procedures is variable. An instrumental study of a patient's oropharyngeal swallow forms the basis for treatment selection.
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Robbins J, Hind J. Overview of Results From the Largest Clinical Trial for Dysphagia Treatment Efficacy. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1044/sasd17.2.59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Information presented herein provides an overview of the largest randomized clinical trial ever completed in dysphagia. The two-part sequential randomized clinical trial studied the effect of two common dysphagia interventions (chin tuck and thickened liquids) for immediate prevention of aspiration during videofluorographic assessment and also for the incidence of pneumonia at 3-months for patients with Parkinson's disease and/or dementia. Results indicated that thickened liquids (nectar-thick or honey-thick) prevented aspiration during the radiographic study more frequently than chin-down posture; however, both interventions were equally successful at preventing pneumonia. Adverse events such as urinary tract infection and dehydration were more common with thickened liquids. Median length of hospital stay due to pneumonia was three times longer for patients drinking honey-thick liquids compared to nectar-thick and chin-tuck arms of the study. Several important secondary outcomes are discussed as well as implications for clinical practice. The reader is encouraged to refer to other published works for detailed information that is highlighted in this overview.
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- JoAnne Robbins
- Department of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Interdepartmental Nutritional Sciences Graduate Program and Biomedical Engineering at University of Wisconsin; and Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital Madison, WI
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- Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics; and Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital Madison, WI
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Robbins J, Gensler G, Hind J, Logemann JA, Lindblad AS, Brandt D, Baum H, Lilienfeld D, Kosek S, Lundy D, Dikeman K, Kazandjian M, Gramigna GD, McGarvey-Toler S, Miller Gardner PJ. Comparison of 2 interventions for liquid aspiration on pneumonia incidence: a randomized trial. Ann Intern Med 2008; 148:509-18. [PMID: 18378947 PMCID: PMC2364726 DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-148-7-200804010-00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Aspiration pneumonia is common among frail elderly persons with dysphagia. Although interventions to prevent aspiration are routinely used in these patients, little is known about the effectiveness of those interventions. OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of chin-down posture and 2 consistencies (nectar or honey) of thickened liquids on the 3-month cumulative incidence of pneumonia in patients with dementia or Parkinson disease. DESIGN Randomized, controlled, parallel-design trial in which patients were enrolled for 3-month periods from 9 June 1998 to 19 September 2005. SETTING 47 hospitals and 79 subacute care facilities. PATIENTS 515 patients age 50 years or older with dementia or Parkinson disease who aspirated thin liquids (demonstrated videofluoroscopically). Of these, 504 were followed until death or for 3 months. INTERVENTION Participants were randomly assigned to drink all liquids in a chin-down posture (n = 259) or to drink nectar-thick (n = 133) or honey-thick (n = 123) liquids in a head-neutral position. MEASUREMENTS The primary outcome was pneumonia diagnosed by chest radiography or by the presence of 3 respiratory indicators. RESULTS 52 participants had pneumonia, yielding an overall estimated 3-month cumulative incidence of 11%. The 3-month cumulative incidence of pneumonia was 0.098 and 0.116 in the chin-down posture and thickened-liquid groups, respectively (hazard ratio, 0.84 [95% CI, 0.49 to 1.45]; P = 0.53). The 3-month cumulative incidence of pneumonia was 0.084 in the nectar-thick liquid group compared with 0.150 in the honey-thick liquid group (hazard ratio, 0.50 [CI, 0.23 to 1.09]; P = 0.083). More patients assigned to thickened liquids than those assigned to the chin-down posture intervention had dehydration (6% vs. 2%), urinary tract infection (6% vs. 3%), and fever (4% vs. 2%). LIMITATIONS A no-treatment control group was not included. Follow-up was limited to 3 months. Care providers were not blinded, and differences in cumulative pneumonia incidence between interventions had wide CIs. CONCLUSION No definitive conclusions about the superiority of any of the tested interventions can be made. The 3-month cumulative incidence of pneumonia was much lower than expected in this frail elderly population. Future investigation of chin-down posture combined with nectar-thick liquid may be warranted to determine whether this combination better prevents pneumonia than either intervention independently.
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- William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, and University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin 53705, USA
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Brandt DK, Hind JA, Robbins J, Lindblad AS, Gensler G, Gill G, Baum H, Lilienfeld D, Logemann JA. Challenges in the design and conduct of a randomized study of two interventions for liquid aspiration. Clin Trials 2008; 3:457-68. [PMID: 17060219 DOI: 10.1177/1740774506070731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Liquid aspiration during swallowing has been linked to pneumonia, the most common cause of infectious death in the elderly. This paper examines the key issues in the design and implementation of the first multisite, randomized behavioral trial in dysphagia in an aging population. The study evaluated two commonly used treatments with respect to short-term and long-term management of liquid aspiration and subsequent pneumonia in dysphagic geriatric participants with dementia and/or Parkinson's disease. METHODS Discussed are lessons learned during the conduct of this trial and include (1) ethical and methodological design issues, (2) pragmatic implementation of procedures and forms, (3) importance of multiple communication and monitoring strategies, (4) response to funding issues, and (5) changes in staff and facilities. RESULTS In order to complete this trial the researchers were required to provide more support than anticipated in tasks such as completion of regulatory requirements by sites, supplementing site staff to identify potential study participants using a 'circuit rider' approach, continued recruitment of new sites and staff throughout the course of the trial, adapting forms and procedures and managing within economic constraints in a changing trial environment. LIMITATIONS Many of the challenges faced by the researchers were not anticipated when the study began. Successful strategies are described for these unanticipated difficulties, based on retrospective evaluation. CONCLUSIONS Successful conduct of clinical trials in long-term care environments that are heavily impacted by changes extraneous to the trial design and with staff typically new to clinical trials is possible but success depends on logistical flexibility.
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Germain I, Dufresne T, Gray-Donald K. A Novel Dysphagia Diet Improves the Nutrient Intake of Institutionalized Elders. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 106:1614-23. [PMID: 17000194 DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2006.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 106] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2005] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Dysphagia affects 35% to 60% of the institutionalized elderly population. This study aimed at evaluating the nutrient intake of frail institutionalized elderly persons with dysphagia and to assess the impact of Sainte-Anne's Hospital Advanced Nutritional Care program on dietary intake and weight. DESIGN A 12-week intervention study. SUBJECTS/SETTING Ninety-three individuals residing in a Montreal, Canada, long-term care facility who were aged at least 65 years were evaluated. Seventeen subjects with a body mass index (BMI; calculated as kg/m(2)) <24 or weight loss >7.5% within 3 months and with dysphagia were included. INTERVENTION The treated group (n=8; aged 82.5+/-4.41 years, weight 55.9+/-12.1 kg, BMI 22.4+/-3.93) received Sainte-Anne's Hospital reshaped minced- or pureed-texture foods with thickened beverages where required. The control group (n=9; aged 84.6+/-3.81 years, weight 54.3+/-7.49 kg, BMI 21.2+/-2.31) maintained traditional nourishment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Macronutrient and micronutrient intake, weight, and BMI were measured at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks. STATISTICS Student t tests were performed to evaluate change within and between groups. RESULTS The treatment and control groups were similar at baseline, having a mean age of 82.5+/-4.41 years vs 84.6+/-3.81 years and BMI of 22.4+/-3.93 vs 21.2+/-2.31, respectively. The average weight in the treated group increased compared to the control group (3.90+/-2.30 vs -0.79+/-4.18 kg; P=0.02). Similarly, the treated group presented an increased intake of energy, proteins, fats, total saturated fats, monounsaturated fats, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B-2, and vitamin D compared to control subjects (P<0.05). CONCLUSION Institutionalized elderly patients with dysphagia can eat better and increase body weight via a diversified, modified in texture, and appealing oral diet that meets their nutrition needs.
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- Isabelle Germain
- Sainte-Anne's Hospital, Veterans Affairs Canada, Sainte-Anne de Bellevue, Québec, Canada
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Castellanos VH, Butler E, Gluch L, Burke B. Use of thickened liquids in skilled nursing facilities. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004; 104:1222-6. [PMID: 15281038 DOI: 10.1016/j.jada.2004.05.203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Long-term care residents are routinely provided with thickened liquids for the management of dysphagia. The objective of this study was to identify the prevalence of thickened liquid use in skilled nursing facilities. DESIGN Facility-wide data were provided by staff at 252 randomly selected skilled nursing facilities owned by 11 multifacility providers. The sample represented 25,470 residents and approximately 20% of all freestanding skilled nursing facilities nationwide. MAIN OUTCOMES MEASURES Data regarding prevalence of thickened liquid use and facility characteristics were collected during May 2002. Statistical analysis Descriptive statistics included national and regional averages and national percentile distributions. RESULTS A mean of 8.3% (range 0% to 28%) of residents were receiving thickened liquids, with considerable variation between Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regions. Of those receiving thickened liquids, on average 60% received "nectar/syrup" thick, 33% received "honey" thick, and 6% received "pudding/spoon" thick, although the frequencies with which each thickness was prescribed varied widely between facilities (range 0% to 100%). Thickened water was provided to residents in 91.6% of facilities. Nationally, registered dietitian staffing levels were lower on average than speech language pathologist staffing levels. CONCLUSIONS Thickened liquids are provided to a significant segment of the skilled nursing facility resident population. In the absence of outcomes-based practice standards to guide administrative decisions related to the provision of thickened liquids, dietetics professionals may find regional and national norms helpful for quality assurance processes and to inform resource management decisions in clinical staffing and foodservice.
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- Victoria H Castellanos
- Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, and Long Term Care Institute, National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging, Florida International University, Miami, 33199, USA.
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BECK ANNEMARIE, OVESEN LARS. THE EFFECT OF DIET MODIFICATION ON DIETARY INTAKE, AND BODY WEIGHT OF ELDERLY NURSING HOME RESIDENTS FORMERLY RECEIVING CHOPPED OR BLENDED DIETS. A PILOT TRIAL. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4506.2004.tb00191.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lin LC, Wu SC, Chen HS, Wang TG, Chen MY. Prevalence of impaired swallowing in institutionalized older people in taiwan. J Am Geriatr Soc 2002; 50:1118-23. [PMID: 12110075 DOI: 10.1046/j.1532-5415.2002.50270.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the prevalence of impaired swallowing in residents at long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in Taiwan. DESIGN A chart review, a structured questionnaire completed at interview, a neurological examination, and a timed swallowing test were used to assess impairment and to gather demographic data. SETTING Nine skilled nursing facilities and nine intermediate-care facilities in metropolitan Taipei. PARTICIPANTS One thousand two hundred twenty-one conscious and unconscious residents with a mean age of 77.07. MEASUREMENTS Impaired swallowing was defined when a subject met two or more of the following criteria: self-report of swallowing difficulty, a score of 2 or more derived from a swallowing questionnaire combined with a neurological examination investigating symptoms and signs of impairment, and coughing/choking during a timed swallowing test or a measured swallowing rate (volume swallowed per second) below the 10th percentile as derived from a gender-based study of an older community in Taipei. RESULTS Of the 1,221 subjects, 356 (29.2%) were fed by tube. The prevalence rates for impaired swallowing as estimated were 97.5% and 31.9% for tube-fed and non-tube-fed subjects respectively, whereas the overall prevalence for tube-fed and non-tube-fed subjects altogether was 51.0%. CONCLUSIONS The findings may serve to increase awareness of this problem among healthcare professionals in LTCFs. Further research is contemplated to investigate whether early identification makes a difference in treatment choices and outcomes.
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- Li-Chan Lin
- Institute of Clinical Nursing, National Yang-Ming University, 115 Li-Nong Street, Section 2, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
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Spinelli KS, Easterling CS, Shaker R. Radiographic evaluation of complex dysphagic patients: comparison with videoendoscopic technique. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2002; 4:187-92. [PMID: 12010617 DOI: 10.1007/s11894-002-0061-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/18/2023]
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Swallowing is a highly coordinated sequence of physiologic events. Many disease processes affect the patient's ability to have a functional swallow. The traditional videofluoroscopic swallowing study is an effective and established method for evaluating these patients and is the current examination of choice. Videoendoscopic evaluation is a safe and affordable procedure that can be used in an outpatient or office setting. It can also be a complementary technique, allowing direct visualization of pharyngeal structures and aspiration. We discuss the use of both techniques.
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- Kristine S Spinelli
- Department of Radiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, 9200 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53226-3522, USA.
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Robbins J. Protocol 201: A NIDCD-Funded MultiSite Clinical Trial in Swallowing. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2000. [DOI: 10.1044/sasd9.2.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- JoAnne Robbins
- Madison VA Hospital, Departments of Medicine & Surgery, Sections Geriatrics, Gastroenterology and Otolaryngology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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This article provides an overview of normal oropharyngeal swallowing in relation to advanced age, with specific attention to oropharyngeal movement patterns and temporospatial swallowing durations. Swallowing disorders associated with aging are addressed with specific attention to the need for application of normative data to the diagnostic process. Attention is drawn to the need for continued research on swallowing function in the normal adult if efforts to maximize functional independence in eating and swallowing in the institutionalized adult are to be realized.
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- D C Gleeson
- Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo 49008, USA.
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