Impact of Modified Diet, Swallowing Exercises, and Neuromuscular Electrostimulation on Severity of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia of Geriatric Patients

Impact of Modified Diet, Swallowing Exercises, and Neuromuscular Electrostimulation on Severity of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia of Geriatric Patients

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common swallowing disorder, characterized by difficulties in moving food and liquids from the mouth to the esophagus; it is particularly prevalent among older adults with neurological conditions. This study aimed to evaluate...

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Main Authors: Margarita Rugaitienė, Vita Lesauskaitė, Ingrida Ulozienė, Gerda Kalinauskaitė, Marius Juška, Gytė Damulevičienė
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Medicina
Subjects:
oropharyngeal dysphagia
aspiration risk
water swallow test
fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing
neuromuscular electrical stimulation
swallowing exercises
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/12/1927

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