Factors associated to suggestive signs of oropharyngeal dysphagia in institutionalized elderly women.

نویسندگان

  • Fernanda Maria Santana Bomfim
  • Brasília Maria Chiari
  • Francelise Pivetta Roque
چکیده

PURPOSE To identify the factors associated to suggestive signs of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) in institutionalized elderly women. METHODS A cross-sectional, study with 30 institutionalized elderly women (mean age: 83,73±10,56 years) was carried out in Maceió. From August 2007 to July 2008, social, demographic and cultural data was collected, as well as data on general health and deglutition from their medical records and follow-up (both in person and by video) of one meal of each elderly woman. Those with signs suggestive of OD were compared to those with no signs of it and the factors associated with signs suggestive of orophayngeal dysphagia and changes in the feeding dynamics were considered. RESULTS Regarding the factors associated to changes in feeding dynamics, the elderly with dementia were more likely to require assistance during mealtime and to present four or more changes in feeding dynamics. The elderly that required assistance were more likely to eat in bed, at an inadequate position and to have three or more changes in feeding dynamics. CONCLUSION For institutionalized elderly women, the factors associated to signs suggestive of oropharyngeal dysphagia were use of medication, absence of depression, number of teeth and number of changes in feeding dynamics. The factors associated to changes in feeding dynamics are related to dementia and need of special care.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • CoDAS

دوره 25 2  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2013