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KMID : 0603920070150010047
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Journal of Korean Academy of Occupational Therapy
2007 Volume.15 No. 1 p.47 ~ p.56
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A Study on the Characteristics of Dysphagia of Older Adults with Neurologic Disorders
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Baek Ji-Young
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Abstract
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Purpose : This study aims to analyze the characteristics of dysphagia of older adults who suffer from neurologic disorders by using a videofluoroscopic test.
Method: The participants of this study consisted of 50 older adults aged 60 to 90 who suffer from dysphagia due to a neurologic disorder. They were evaluated using a videofluoroscopic test to investigate the characteristics of each stage of dysphagia and the frequency of main problems that cause the dysphagia.
Result : As the results of the videofluoroscopic test show, the pharyngeal stage is the most difficult stage, with 48% of the patients showing some disability. As to the direct causes of the swallowing disorder, vallecular and pyriform sinus residue is ranked as the number one, with 70% of the patients having the condition, and an aspiration disorder is ranked as number two, with 52% of the patients suffering.
Conclusion: This study suggests that a direct oro-pharyngeal therapy and diet using a thick liquid food are important for the dysphagia of older adults with neurologic disorders.
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KEYWORD
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Dysphagia, Neurologic disorder old age, Videofluoroscopic study
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