Swallowing Problems in the Normal Ageing Population
This study investigated the prevalence of subjectively reported swallowing problems in a group of normal ageing subjects. Twenty-five retirement village residents were included in the sample. A cross-sectional descriptive survey research design was utilised. Data was obtained through the administrat...
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| description | This study investigated the prevalence of subjectively reported swallowing problems in a group of normal ageing subjects. Twenty-five retirement village residents were included in the sample. A cross-sectional descriptive survey research design was utilised. Data was obtained through the administration of a devised interview schedule. The prevalence of reported swallowing problems in the sample was determined. The nature of the swallowing problems were examined and compared to those reported to occur in the normal ageing population. The utility of the interview schedule was critically evaluated. Results revealed an overall prevalence of 44% of subjects who experience swallowing problems that interfere with their day to day functioning. Of these, 64% experienced swallowing difficulties affecting all phases of the swallow while 36% experienced difficulties affecting the pharyngeal and oesophageal phases. The interview was found to be a useful screening measure in identifying the presence of swallowing problems. The role of the speech pathologist in dysphagia in the normal ageing population is highlighted and justified. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cec346e87b954105a6a8b0d75f37fd492022-12-21T18:14:39ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Communication Disorders0379-80462225-47651999-12-01461556410.4102/sajcd.v46i1.728557Swallowing Problems in the Normal Ageing PopulationTracey Wilkinson0Janet de Picciotto1Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of the WitwatersrandDepartment of Speech Pathology and Audiology, University of the WitwatersrandThis study investigated the prevalence of subjectively reported swallowing problems in a group of normal ageing subjects. Twenty-five retirement village residents were included in the sample. A cross-sectional descriptive survey research design was utilised. Data was obtained through the administration of a devised interview schedule. The prevalence of reported swallowing problems in the sample was determined. The nature of the swallowing problems were examined and compared to those reported to occur in the normal ageing population. The utility of the interview schedule was critically evaluated. Results revealed an overall prevalence of 44% of subjects who experience swallowing problems that interfere with their day to day functioning. Of these, 64% experienced swallowing difficulties affecting all phases of the swallow while 36% experienced difficulties affecting the pharyngeal and oesophageal phases. The interview was found to be a useful screening measure in identifying the presence of swallowing problems. The role of the speech pathologist in dysphagia in the normal ageing population is highlighted and justified.https://sajcd.org.za/index.php/sajcd/article/view/728swallowing problemnormal ageingscreening interview |
| spellingShingle | Tracey Wilkinson Janet de Picciotto Swallowing Problems in the Normal Ageing Population South African Journal of Communication Disorders swallowing problem normal ageing screening interview |
| title | Swallowing Problems in the Normal Ageing Population |
| title_full | Swallowing Problems in the Normal Ageing Population |
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| title_short | Swallowing Problems in the Normal Ageing Population |
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| topic | swallowing problem normal ageing screening interview |
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