The Association between Party Horn Use and Respiratory Function in Patients with Dementia: An Experimental Study
<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Respiratory diseases account for 55.5% and 33.1% of all mortality rates in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, respectively. However, the widespread use of spirometers is often difficult due to challenges in performing the procedure....
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| author | Misako Higashijima Hisako Hayashi Tomotaka Ueda Yuko Hirano Hiroyasu Shiozu Moemi Matsuo |
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| description | <i>Background and Objectives:</i> Respiratory diseases account for 55.5% and 33.1% of all mortality rates in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, respectively. However, the widespread use of spirometers is often difficult due to challenges in performing the procedure. Therefore, the use of spirometers is usually unfeasible in patients with dementia and hinders the provision of preventive measures for aspiration pneumonia. The party horn is a common toy in many countries and can potentially be used as a novel tool. This study was conducted to analyze the usefulness of the party horn as an assessment tool for respiratory function, and to detect eating-related behavioral problems in patients with dementia. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A total of 62 inpatient participants with dementia (34 males, 28 females; age, mean ± SD, 80.4 ± 7.59 years) were included in the study. The respiratory functions of patients were assessed using a party horn and a spirometer. Assessment items pertaining to cognitive function, mental and behavioral disorders, eating-related behavioral problems, and the required dietary modifications were evaluated to compare between patient groups stratified by respiratory function. <i>Results</i>: Significant differences between groups were noted in length of hospital stay, cognitive functions, mental and behavioral disorders, eating-related behavioral problems, and dietary modifications. Forced expiratory volume in 1 s, peak expiratory flow, and eating-related behavioral problems were significantly associated with the party-horn-integrated value (<i>p</i> < 0.05). <i>Conclusions:</i> Party-horn-based evaluation can facilitate the screening and evaluation of older dementia patients for eating-related behavioral problems and aspiration risk. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-215370b9e1124000b68435c9cdedafb72023-11-30T23:24:49ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442023-01-0159113410.3390/medicina59010134The Association between Party Horn Use and Respiratory Function in Patients with Dementia: An Experimental StudyMisako Higashijima0Hisako Hayashi1Tomotaka Ueda2Yuko Hirano3Hiroyasu Shiozu4Moemi Matsuo5Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishi Kyushu University, 4490-9 Ozaki, Kanzaki 842-8585, JapanKankikai Healthcare Corporation Tsuji Surgeon Rehabilitation Hospital, 3-24 Ikutamamaemachi, Tennoji Ward, Osaka 543-0072, JapanFaculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishi Kyushu University, 4490-9 Ozaki, Kanzaki 842-8585, JapanUnit of Medical Science, Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 1-7-1 Sakamoto, Nagasaki 852-8520, JapanDepartment of Occupational Therapy, Chubu University, 1200 Matsumotocho, Kasugai 487-8501, JapanFaculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishi Kyushu University, 4490-9 Ozaki, Kanzaki 842-8585, Japan<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Respiratory diseases account for 55.5% and 33.1% of all mortality rates in patients with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, respectively. However, the widespread use of spirometers is often difficult due to challenges in performing the procedure. Therefore, the use of spirometers is usually unfeasible in patients with dementia and hinders the provision of preventive measures for aspiration pneumonia. The party horn is a common toy in many countries and can potentially be used as a novel tool. This study was conducted to analyze the usefulness of the party horn as an assessment tool for respiratory function, and to detect eating-related behavioral problems in patients with dementia. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A total of 62 inpatient participants with dementia (34 males, 28 females; age, mean ± SD, 80.4 ± 7.59 years) were included in the study. The respiratory functions of patients were assessed using a party horn and a spirometer. Assessment items pertaining to cognitive function, mental and behavioral disorders, eating-related behavioral problems, and the required dietary modifications were evaluated to compare between patient groups stratified by respiratory function. <i>Results</i>: Significant differences between groups were noted in length of hospital stay, cognitive functions, mental and behavioral disorders, eating-related behavioral problems, and dietary modifications. Forced expiratory volume in 1 s, peak expiratory flow, and eating-related behavioral problems were significantly associated with the party-horn-integrated value (<i>p</i> < 0.05). <i>Conclusions:</i> Party-horn-based evaluation can facilitate the screening and evaluation of older dementia patients for eating-related behavioral problems and aspiration risk.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/1/134dementiaparty hornrespiratory functiondietary modificationdeglutitionAlzheimer’s disease |
| spellingShingle | Misako Higashijima Hisako Hayashi Tomotaka Ueda Yuko Hirano Hiroyasu Shiozu Moemi Matsuo The Association between Party Horn Use and Respiratory Function in Patients with Dementia: An Experimental Study Medicina dementia party horn respiratory function dietary modification deglutition Alzheimer’s disease |
| title | The Association between Party Horn Use and Respiratory Function in Patients with Dementia: An Experimental Study |
| title_full | The Association between Party Horn Use and Respiratory Function in Patients with Dementia: An Experimental Study |
| title_fullStr | The Association between Party Horn Use and Respiratory Function in Patients with Dementia: An Experimental Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Association between Party Horn Use and Respiratory Function in Patients with Dementia: An Experimental Study |
| title_short | The Association between Party Horn Use and Respiratory Function in Patients with Dementia: An Experimental Study |
| title_sort | association between party horn use and respiratory function in patients with dementia an experimental study |
| topic | dementia party horn respiratory function dietary modification deglutition Alzheimer’s disease |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/59/1/134 |
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