Dysphagia OnlineFirst articles

30.05.2024 | Original Article

Accuracy of Dysphagia Screening by Non-clinical Research Staff in the Emergency Department

Although the emergency department (ED) is the initial care setting for the majority of older adults requiring hospital admission, there is a paucity of ED-based dysphagia research in this at-risk population. This is driven by barriers to dysphagia …

verfasst von:: Ryan J. Burdick, Nicole Rogus-Pulia, Rebecca Schwei, Sara Gustafson, Raele Donetha Robison, Rosemary Martino, Michael Pulia

27.05.2024 | Original Article

Preparedness of Speech Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists to Treat Pediatric Feeding Disorder: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD), or “impaired oral intake that is not age-appropriate, and is associated with medical, nutritional, feeding skills, and/or psychosocial dysfunction” is a significant childhood disorder, affecting one in 37 children …

verfasst von:: Kelsey L Thompson, Cuyler Romeo, Hayley H Estrem, Jaclyn Pederson, Matthew Peterson, Amy L Delaney, Paula Rabaey, William G Sharp

27.05.2024 | Review

Methodological Procedures to Acquire and Analyze Ultrasound Images of Swallowing: A Scoping Review

This scoping review aimed to identify methodological procedures for acquiring and analyzing ultrasound images related to swallowing in adults and older adults. The inclusion criteria were based on the PCC strategy (participants, concept, and …

verfasst von:: Rodrigo Alves de Andrade, PhD, Leandro de Araújo Pernambuco, PhD, Aline Natallia Simões de Almeida, MD, Maria Eduarda da Costa Pinto Mulatinho, B.Sc, Edyanny Nathalya Ferreira dos Santos, B.Sc, Hilton Justino da Silva, PhD

24.05.2024 | Original Article

Reliability of Measuring Geniohyoid Cross-Sectional Area with B-Mode Ultrasound

B-mode ultrasound is a safe noninvasive procedure that has been used to characterize aspects of the oropharyngeal swallow. The submental suprahyoid muscles are often investigated with ultrasound because of their contributions to hyolaryngeal …

verfasst von:: Barbara R. Pauloski, PhD, Kacey M. Yahnke, MS

Open Access 23.05.2024 | Original Article

SARS-CoV-2 and Dysphagia: A Retrospective Analysis of COVID-19 Patients with Swallowing Disorders

Background: COVID-19 can lead to impairment of neural networks involved in swallowing, since the act of swallowing is coordinated and performed by a diffuse brain network involving peripheral nerves and muscles. Dysphagia has been identified as a …

verfasst von:: Christopher Molino, Laura Bergantini, Silvia Santucci, Marialuigia Tomai Pitinca, Miriana d’Alessandro, Paolo Cameli, Sabrina Taddei, Elena Bargagli

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Open Access 22.05.2024 | Original Article

Effects of Thickening Agents on the Mucociliary Transport Function: Comparison by the Type of Thickening Agents and the Viscosity of Thickened Water

Thickening agents effectively prevent liquid aspiration, but their impact on the ease of discharging aspirated liquids from the trachea remains unclear due to alterations in the physical properties of liquids. This study clarifies the effects of …

verfasst von:: Erika Matsumura, Kanji Nohara, Hikari Fukatsu, Nobukazu Tanaka, Nami Fujii, DDS, PhD, Takayoshi Sakai, DDS, PhD

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16.05.2024 | Original Article

Dysphagia in Head and Neck Radiotherapy: The Influence of Pharyngeal Constrictor Anatomy and Dosimetry

The goal of this study was to identify which anatomical and dosimetric changes correlated with late patient-reported dysphagia throughout the course of head and neck chemo-radiotherapy treatment. The patient cohort (n = 64) considered …

verfasst von:: Owen Paetkau, Sarah Weppler, Jaime Kwok, Harvey C. Quon, Wendy Smith, Ekaterina Tchistiakova, Charles Kirkby

Open Access 16.05.2024 | Original Article

Validity and Reliability of the Swedish Version of the Gugging Swallowing Screen for use in Acute Stroke Care

The purpose of this study was to cross-culturally validate the Swedish version of the Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS-S) for use in the acute phase of stroke. Further, to evaluate the inter-rater reliability between different healthcare …

verfasst von:: Jenny Selg, Thorbjörn Holmlund, Eva Levring Jäghagen, Jenny McGreevy, Sara Svanberg, Per Wester, Patricia Hägglund

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Open Access 08.05.2024 | Correction

Correction to: Dysphagia After Total Laryngectomy: An Exploratory Study and Clinical Phase II Rehabilitation Trial with the Novel Swallowing Exercise Aid (SEA 2.0)

verfasst von:: Marise Neijman, Frans Hilgers, Michiel van den Brekel, Rob van Son, Martijn Stuiver, Lisette van der Molen

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Open Access 04.05.2024 | Original Article

Swallowing Characteristics and Water Swallow Capacity in Patients with Parkinsonism

Prevalence and characteristics of dysphagia (including aspiration) in patients with parkinsonism is variable, depending on type of assessment, diagnosis, disease stage and duration. The aim of this study was to further evaluate dysphagia …

verfasst von:: Per Martell, BSpPath, Masters in Speech and Language Pathology, Örjan Skogar, MD, PhD, Liza Bergström, BSpPath, Masters in Speech and Language Pathology, PhD

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Open Access 04.05.2024 | Original Article

A Tool for the Assessment of Swallowing Safety and Efficiency in Adults: Turkish Adaptation of Boston Residue and Clearance Scale

The objective of this study was to create a Turkish language adaptation of the Boston Residue and Clearance Scale (BRACS), a validated and reliable tool. The BRACS scale was first translated into Turkish and a Turkish version was subsequently …

verfasst von:: Samet Tosun, Saime Seyhun Topbaş, Elif Aksoy

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29.04.2024 | Original Article

The Impact of Videofluoroscopic Pulse Rate on Duration and Kinematic Measures in Infants and Adults with Feeding and Swallowing Disorders

This investigation assessed the impact of temporal resolution during a videofluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing (VFSS) on measures of duration and kinematics. Thirty adult and ten infant swallow studies, all acquired at 30 frames and 30 pulses …

verfasst von:: Phyllis M. Palmer, Aaron H. Padilla, Shauna C. Murray, Mahshid Rashidi, Andrea Martinez-Fisher, Taite Winter

27.04.2024 | Original Article

Dysphagia Is an Underrecognized Risk Factor for Viral Pneumonia Severity

The aim of this study was to examine the role of pre-existing dysphagia as a risk factor for COVID-19 severity among adults ≥50 years of age presenting to the emergency department (ED). This was a retrospective cohort study that used electronic …

verfasst von:: Michael S. Pulia, Rachelle Herrin, Raele Donetha Robison, Sara Gustafson, Charles Broghammer, Rosemary Grant, Rebecca J. Schwei, Nicole Rogus-Pulia

25.04.2024 | Original Article

Dysphagia Rehabilitation in Dysphagic Patients with Acute or Critical Illness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Dysphagia or swallowing dysfunction is common in patients with acute or critical illness, and diverse methods of dysphagia rehabilitation are provided worldwide. We aimed to examine the efficacy of rehabilitation to treat dysphagia in patients …

verfasst von:: Akira Kuriyama, Shinichi Watanabe, Yukiko Katayama, Taisuke Yasaka, Akira Ouchi, Yuki Iida, Fumihito Kasai

25.04.2024 | Original Article

Reliability and Validity Analyses of the Practical Assessment of Dysphagia Test in Stroke

To investigate the validity and reliability of the Practical Assessment of Dysphagia (PAD) test as a quantitative and organ-specific test for stroke patients. In this study, PAD test data from 109 patients with stroke were used. The internal …

verfasst von:: Han Tae Kim, MD, Hyo-Jin Min, Hyo Jong Kim, MD, PhD

Open Access 18.04.2024 | Original Article

The Psychological Impacts of Pill Dysphagia: A Mixed Methods Study

Pill dysphagia is a common problem amongst older adults, with significant health consequences. Previous research has found that dysphagia can negatively affect an individuals mental health and wellbeing. However, this research has not been …

verfasst von:: Rowan Adams, Dimity A Crisp, Jackson Thomas

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Open Access 18.04.2024 | Original Article

Prevalence of Self-Reported Swallowing Difficulties and Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in India

Self-reported swallowing difficulties are highly prevalent but underreported among older adults. The aging population in India is increasing, yet there is a lack of empirical data on self-reported swallowing difficulties in older adults. In the …

verfasst von:: Thejaswi Dodderi, Drishti Sreenath, Mahima Jayaram Shetty, Uzair Chilwan, Santosh P. V. Rai, Sheetal Raj Moolambally, Radish Kumar Balasubramanium, Mohit Kothari

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06.04.2024 | Letter

A Letter to the Editor on “Effect of Visual Biofeedback Obtained Using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument on the Suprahyoid Muscle Activation Level During Effortful Swallowing Maneuver”

The author has provided an alternative biofeedback method to help maintain the effortful swallowing (ES) maneuver target effort to utilize a constantly high swallowing pressure. The author has identified ES with visual feedback (i.e. the Iowa Oral …

verfasst von:: Özgün Uysal

03.04.2024 | Original Article

Sliced Jelly Whole Swallowing Reduces Deglutition Risk: A Novel Feeding Method for Patients with Dysphagia

Texture modification in the form of gels or jellies is used for patients with dysphagia. For over 20 years, our group has been using gelatin jellies, a type of gel, as a starting diet for patients with dysphagia. Gelatin jellies are served in a …

verfasst von:: Seijiro Aii, Ichiro Fujishima, Takashi Shigematsu, Tomohisa Ohno, Kenjiro Kunieda, Masanaga Yamawaki

03.04.2024 | Original Article

Dysphagia in COVID-19 Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are infrequently nourished via oral feeding due to aspiration risks. Patients with COVID-19 and on ECMO represent a subpopulation that has additional factors that may affect their swallow …

verfasst von:: Grant S. Owen, Eleni A. Varelas, Michelle E. Mark, Inna A. Husain, Lisa A. LaGorio

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