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Matos J, de Andrade RA, Bilheri DFD, Santos MA, Oliveira DDL, Pernambuco LDA, Furkim AM. Tactile, thermal and gustatory stimulation therapy in the treatment of post-stroke oropharyngeal dysphagia: a scoping review. Codas 2025; 37:e20230319. [PMID: 39841737 PMCID: PMC11758856 DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/e20230319pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2025] Open
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PURPOSE To map in the literature the effects of tactile, thermal and/or gustatory stimulation on oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) post-stroke. METHODS This scoping review was conducted following the recommendations of PRISMA- ScR and the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI), registered on the Open Science Framework and developed without language or publication period restrictions. Different databases and grey literature were used for article selection, and the PCC mnemonics constructed the research question ad eligibility criteria, thus including clinical studies involving adults (over 18 years old) diagnosed with OD post-stroke, who received tactile-thermal (TTS) and/or taste-gustatory (TGS) and/or tactile-thermal-gustatory stimulation for treatment, and had their effect measured through examinations, scales, or clinical assessment. The review was conducted blindly and independently by two researchers, and a third was consulted in cases of disagreements. RESULTS Three studies were included. None of them addressed an individual TGS protocol, and all presented a TTS protocol. The objectives and evaluation tests of each study were distinct, providing different perspectives about TGS in OD; there was uniformity in the presentation of the applied protocols, frequency, and materials used for therapy. CONCLUSION The studies mapped the effect of TTS from different methodological designs and specific measures; no articles were found that evaluated isolated TGS associated with another technique.
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- Julia Matos
- Programa de Graduação em Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina – UFSC - Florianópolis (SC), Brasil.
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- Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina – UFSC - Florianópolis (SC), Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina – UFSC - Florianópolis (SC), Brasil.
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- Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina – UFSC - Florianópolis (SC), Brasil.
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- Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina – UFSC - Florianópolis (SC), Brasil.
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Tran EK, Juarez KO, Long JL. Stem cell treatments for oropharyngeal dysphagia: Rationale, benefits, and challenges. World J Stem Cells 2020; 12:1001-1012. [PMID: 33033560 PMCID: PMC7524699 DOI: 10.4252/wjsc.v12.i9.1001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Dysphagia, defined as difficulty swallowing, is a common symptom negatively impacting millions of adults annually. Estimated prevalence ranges from 14 to 33 percent in those over age 65 to over 70 percent in a nursing home setting. The elderly, those with neurodegenerative diseases, head and neck cancer patients, and those with autoimmune conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome are disproportionately affected. Oropharyngeal dysphagia refers specifically to difficulty in initiating a swallow due to dysfunction at or above the upper esophageal sphincter, and represents a large proportion of dysphagia cases. Current treatments are limited and are often ineffective. Stem cell therapy is a new and novel advancement that may fill a much-needed role in our treatment regimen. Here, we review the current literature regarding stem cell treatments for oropharyngeal dysphagia. Topics discussed include tissue regeneration advancements as a whole and translation of these principles into research surrounding tongue dysfunction, xerostomia, cricopharyngeal dysfunction, and finally an overview of the challenges and future directions for investigation. Although this field of study remains in its early stages, initial promising results show potential for the use of stem cell-based therapies to treat oropharyngeal dysphagia and warrant further research.
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- Eric K Tran
- David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06511, United States
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California-Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095, United States
- Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System, Los Angeles, CA 90073, United States
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Alamer A, Melese H, Nigussie F. Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. Clin Interv Aging 2020; 15:1521-1531. [PMID: 32943855 PMCID: PMC7481288 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s262596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The purpose of this review was to summarize the latest best scientific evidence on the efficacy of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on swallowing function in dysphagic stroke patients. A comprehensive systematic search of literature published between November 2014 and May 2020 was performed using the following electronic databases: PubMed/Medline, CINAHL, PEDro, Science Direct, Google Scholar, EMBASE, and Scopus. Only randomized controlled trials (RCT) evaluating the effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on swallowing function in dysphagic stroke patients were included. Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) has been used to evaluate the risk of bias of included trials. This review was reported in accordance with PRISMA statement guideline. The methodological quality of the studies was determined using PEDro scale and GRADE approach. Evidence of overall quality was graded from moderate to high. Eleven RCTs involving 784 patients were analyzed. The primary outcome measures of this review were functional dysphagia scale (FDS) and standard swallowing assessment. This review found neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) coupled with traditional swallowing therapy could be an optional intervention to improve swallowing function after stroke in rehabilitation department.
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- Abayneh Alamer
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia
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- Department Of Nursing Institute of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, DebreBerhan University, Debre Berhan, Ethiopia
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Vose AK, Kesneck S, Sunday K, Plowman E, Humbert I. A Survey of Clinician Decision Making When Identifying Swallowing Impairments and Determining Treatment. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2018; 61:2735-2756. [PMID: 30458527 PMCID: PMC7242916 DOI: 10.1044/2018_jslhr-s-17-0212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2017] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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PURPOSE Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are the primary providers of dysphagia management; however, this role has been criticized with assertions that SLPs are inadequately trained in swallowing physiology (Campbell-Taylor, 2008). To date, diagnostic acuity and treatment planning for swallowing impairments by practicing SLPs have not been examined. We conducted a survey to examine how clinician demographics and swallowing complexity influence decision making for swallowing impairments in videofluoroscopic images. Our goal was to determine whether SLPs' judgments of swallowing timing impairments align with impairment thresholds available in the research literature and whether or not there is agreement among SLPs regarding therapeutic recommendations. METHOD The survey included 3 videofluoroscopic swallows ranging in complexity (easy, moderate, and complex). Three hundred three practicing SLPs in dysphagia management participated in the survey in a web-based format (Qualtrics, 2005) with frame-by-frame viewing capabilities. SLPs' judgments of impairment were compared against impairment thresholds for swallowing timing measures based on 95% confidence intervals from healthy swallows reported in the literature. RESULTS The primary impairment in swallowing physiology was identified 67% of the time for the easy swallow, 6% for the moderate swallow, and 6% for the complex swallow. On average, practicing clinicians mislabeled 8 or more swallowing events as impaired that were within the normal physiologic range compared with healthy normative data available in the literature. Agreement was higher among clinicians who report using frame-by-frame analysis 80% of the time. A range of 19-21 different treatments was recommended for each video, regardless of complexity. CONCLUSIONS Poor to modest agreement in swallowing impairment identification, frequent false positives, and wide variability in treatment planning recommendations suggest that additional research and training in healthy and disordered swallowing are needed to increase accurate dysphagia diagnosis and treatment among clinicians.
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- Alicia K. Vose
- Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Breathing Research and Therapeutics Training Program (T32 HL134621), Center for Respiratory Research and Rehabilitation, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
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Humbert IA, Sunday KL, Karagiorgos E, Vose AK, Gould F, Greene L, Azola A, Tolar A, Rivet A. Swallowing Kinematic Differences Across Frozen, Mixed, and Ultrathin Liquid Boluses in Healthy Adults: Age, Sex, and Normal Variability. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2018; 61:1544-1559. [PMID: 29800050 PMCID: PMC6195055 DOI: 10.1044/2018_jslhr-s-17-0417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/09/2018] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to examine the effects of frozen and mixed-consistency boluses on the swallowing physiology of younger and older adults. We also aimed to quantify factors that lead to increased variability in swallowing outcomes (i.e., age, sex, bolus type). METHOD Forty-one healthy adults (18-85 years old) swallowed 5 blocks of 5 different boluses: 10-ml ultrathin liquid, a teaspoon of iced barium, a teaspoon of room-temperature pudding, a teaspoon of frozen pudding, and ultrathin barium with chocolate chips. All data were recorded with videofluoroscopy and underwent detailed timing kinematic measurements. RESULTS Neither barium ice nor frozen pudding sped up swallow responses. Many healthy adults initiated swallowing with the bolus as deep as the pyriform sinuses. Swallowing temporal kinematics for ultrathin liquid consistencies are most different from all others tested, requiring the best possible physiological swallowing performance in younger and older healthy individuals (i.e., faster reaction times, longer durations) compared with other bolus types tested. In each measure, older adults had significantly longer durations compared with the younger adults. More variability in swallowing kinematics were seen with age and laryngeal vestibule kinematics. CONCLUSION This study provides important contributions to the literature by clarifying normal variability within a wide range of swallowing behaviors and by providing normative data from which to compare disordered populations.
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- Ianessa A. Humbert
- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Department of Neurology, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Neurology, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, North East Ohio Medical University, Akron
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville
- Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville
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Guedes R, Azola A, Macrae P, Sunday K, Mejia V, Vose A, Humbert IA. Examination of swallowing maneuver training and transfer of practiced behaviors to laryngeal vestibule kinematics in functional swallowing of healthy adults. Physiol Behav 2017; 174:155-161. [PMID: 28322908 DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2017.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2017] [Revised: 03/14/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Swallowing maneuvers are routinely trained in dysphagia rehabilitation with the assumption that practiced behaviors transfer to functional swallowing, however transfer is rarely examined in the deglutition literature. The goal of this study was to train the volitional laryngeal vestibule closure (vLVC) maneuver, which is a swallowing maneuver that targets prolonged laryngeal vestibule closure (LVC). In two different training experiments, 69 healthy adults underwent Long-hold (hold vLVC as long as possible) or Short-hold vLVC training (hold vLVC for 2s). Before and after vLVC training, natural swallows (swallowing without a therapeutic technique) were completed. The outcome variables included laryngeal vestibule closure reaction time and the duration of laryngeal vestibule closure. Results indicate that during both Long-hold and Short-hold vLVC trainings, vLVC swallows had faster laryngeal vestibule closure reaction times and longer durations of laryngeal vestibule closure than in pre-training 5ml liquid swallows. However, only faster laryngeal vestibule closure reaction times transferred to post-training 5ml liquid swallows (20-24% faster), but not prolonged durations of laryngeal vestibule closure. Our findings suggest that swallowing maneuver training has the potential to induce transfer of what was practiced to functional swallowing behavior, although not all practiced behaviors may generalize. These findings are significant for bolstering the effectiveness of dysphagia management in medical settings and should be tested in individuals with dysphagia.
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- Renata Guedes
- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States; AC Camargo Cancer Center, Brazil
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Communication Disorders, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
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- Swallowing Systems Core, Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States.
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Humbert IA, Michou E, MacRae PR, Crujido L. Electrical stimulation and swallowing: how much do we know? Semin Speech Lang 2012; 33:203-16. [PMID: 22851342 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1320040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Consequences of dysphagia substantially reduce quality of life, increase the risk of medical complications and mortality, and pose a substantial cost to healthcare systems. As a result, it is of no wonder that the clinical and scientific communities are showing interest in new avenues for dysphagia rehabilitation. Electrical stimulation (e-stim) for the treatment of swallowing impairments is among the most studied swallowing interventions in the published literature, yet many unanswered questions about its efficacy remain. In the meantime, many speech-language pathologists who treat dysphagia are attending educational and training sessions to obtain certifications to use this technique. Here, we review the values and limitations of the published literature on the topic of e-stim for swallowing to assist clinicians in decision making in their clinical practice. The discussion provides a review of swallowing anatomy and physiology, the fundamentals of e-stim, and information essential for the readers' independent critique of these studies--all of which are crucial for evaluating the possible effects of e-stim.
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- Ianessa A Humbert
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland 21231, USA.
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Silbergleit AK, Schultz L, Jacobson BH, Beardsley T, Johnson AF. The Dysphagia Handicap Index: Development and Validation. Dysphagia 2011; 27:46-52. [DOI: 10.1007/s00455-011-9336-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 150] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2010] [Accepted: 02/26/2011] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Functional dysphagia therapy and PEG treatment in a clinical geriatric setting. Dysphagia 2010; 26:108-16. [PMID: 20101510 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-009-9270-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2009] [Accepted: 12/29/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Functional dysphagia therapy (FDT) is a noninvasive procedure that can accompany percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) treatment and supports transitioning from tube to oral feeding. In this retrospective study, we investigated the outcome of FDT with or without PEG feeding. Patients with dysphagia were divided into two groups: those with PEG feeding (N = 117) and those with exclusively oral feeding (N = 105). Both groups received functional training (oral motor skills/sensation, compensatory swallowing techniques) from speech-language therapists. Functional oral intake, weight, Barthel index, and speech and language abilities were evaluated pre- and post-training. The non-PEG group showed a significant post-treatment improvement in functional oral intake, with diet improvement from pasty consistency to firm meals in most cases. However, even severely disordered patients (with PEG feeding) showed a significant increase in functional oral intake, still requiring PEG feeding post-treatment but able to take some food orally. The sooner a PEG was placed, the more functional oral intake improved. Significantly more complications and higher mortality occurred in the PEG group compared to the group with exclusively oral feeding. Dysphagia treatment in the elderly requires a multiprofessional setting, differentiated assessment, and functional training of oral motor skills and sensation and swallowing techniques.
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[Dysphagia treatment in a clinical-geriatric setting PEG and functional therapy of dysphagia]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2009; 42:328-35. [PMID: 19618229 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-008-0015-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2008] [Accepted: 09/17/2008] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Patients with dysphagia whose food intake is inadequate and who may compromise their airways need to receive nasogastric (NG) or gastrostomic (PEG) feeding. There are controversial discussions about the best time for intervention and the best method. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages. Further research is required to assess the optimum method of treating patients with dysphagia. A retrospective study was undertaken to investigate the influence of functional dysphagia therapy with or without PEG feeding. METHODS A total of 164 patients with dysphagia were investigated in a center for geriatric medicine (EGZB) within one year. Patients were divided into two groups: those with PEG (group 1, n=59) and those without (group 2, n=105). Both groups received functional training (training of oral motor skills and sensation, compensatory swallowing techniques) by speech-language therapists.Geriatric basic assessment was used. Speech-language therapists also evaluated language, speech and swallowing disorders pre- and post-training. Diet modification for oral intake altering viscosity and texture of foods and liquids was used. Additional data on the time between being admitted to hospital and receiving a PEG tube, the hospitalization period, the number of complications and mortality were collected. RESULTS Both groups benefited from functional dysphagia therapy. The patients of group 2 showed a significant improvement in functional oral intake post-treatment. In most of the cases, diet modification improved from pasty consistency to firm meals. Swallowing abilities were much better than those of the more severely disabled patients of group 1. Group 1 still needed PEG feeding post-treatment but could also take in some food orally. However even the patients of group 1 showed a significant increase in functional oral intake.Group 2 also showed significantly stronger improvements in communication abilities and speech intelligibility after training compared to the severely disabled patients of group 1.In terms of the clinical outcome of group 1 it was demonstrated that the sooner a PEG was placed, the more significantly functional oral intake improved. The results of a multiple regression analysis showed a small but nevertheless significant association between an early supply of PEG and improvement of functional oral intake which had been achieved by functional dysphagia therapy.Significantly more complications and significantly higher mortality occurred in group 1 (PEG feeding) compared to group 2 (exclusively oral feeding). CONCLUSION The treatment of dysphagia in the elderly requires a multi-professional setting, differentiated assessment and functional training of oral motor skills and sensation and swallowing techniques. Compared to patients with severe dysphagia, however, patients with mild to moderate dysphagia benefit most from functional training. The results reveal the importance of precise and early diagnosis of swallowing disorders in order to introduce PEG supply early in cases of persistent dysphagia.
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Campbell-Taylor I. Oropharyngeal dysphagia in long-term care: misperceptions of treatment efficacy. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2008; 9:523-31. [PMID: 18755427 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2008.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2007] [Revised: 05/27/2008] [Accepted: 06/04/2008] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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The assessment and management of patients in long-term care who have oropharyngeal dysphagia has developed into an apparently complex and distinct field of practice. It is unfortunate that it lacks an evidence base, the efficacy of treatment is not established, and many clinicians are unfamiliar with appropriate and effective interventions because of a lack of training. Some commonly used interventions are not only ineffective but potentially hazardous. Physicians must become more familiar with the assessment process and appropriate management.
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BACKGROUND efficacy of rehabilitation in oropharyngeal dysphagia. In our country the practice of speech-language pathology in oropharyngeal dysphagia has increased significantly and, at this moment, deserves attention since practice needs to be based on scientific evidence. Therapeutic techniques and the outcome of rehabilitation in oropharyngeal dysphagia have been studied since the 70s, reaching its high point during the 80s and 90s. Few studies have investigated the efficacy of therapy in the rehabilitation of oropharyngeal dysphagia, the vast majority have tried to prove the effects of therapy on the dynamics of swallowing. In Brazil, the studies about oropharyngeal dysphagia have, in great part, investigated assessment procedures, and only a few have worried about rehabilitation. AIM to present a critical analysis about the efficacy of rehabilitation in oropharyngeal dysphagia. CONCLUSION this review of the literature indicates that non-randomized studies have compromised the results, once the casuistic of the researches are very heterogeneous--they include neurogenic and mechanical oropharyngeal dyshagia caused by different etiologies. Besides that, therapeutic programs which are used are not sufficiently described, compromising the reproduction of the methodology by other researchers. These results suggest the need for more randomized studies, which can be initially developed as case studies in order to exclude the control variables of therapy efficacy. Another suggestion is, as proposed by present researches, to use scales that can measure the impact of swallowing training in the nutritional and pulmonary condition of dysphagic patients. An important research area, related to the control of therapeutic efficacy and efficiency, are the studies that aim to establish the decrease in hospital and home care costs as a consequence of speech-language intervention with patients with oropharyngeal dyspahgia.
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Robbins J, Butler SG, Daniels SK, Diez Gross R, Langmore S, Lazarus CL, Martin-Harris B, McCabe D, Musson N, Rosenbek J. Swallowing and dysphagia rehabilitation: translating principles of neural plasticity into clinically oriented evidence. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2008; 51:S276-S300. [PMID: 18230851 DOI: 10.1044/1092-4388(2008/021)] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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PURPOSE This review presents the state of swallowing rehabilitation science as it relates to evidence for neural plastic changes in the brain. The case is made for essential collaboration between clinical and basic scientists to expand the positive influences of dysphagia rehabilitation in synergy with growth in technology and knowledge. The intent is to stimulate thought and propose potential research directions. METHOD A working group of experts in swallowing and dysphagia reviews 10 principles of neural plasticity and integrates these advancing neural plastic concepts with swallowing and clinical dysphagia literature for translation into treatment paradigms. In this context, dysphagia refers to disordered swallowing associated with central and peripheral sensorimotor deficits associated with stroke, neurodegenerative disease, tumors of the head and neck, infection, or trauma. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The optimal treatment parameters emerging from increased understanding of neural plastic principles and concepts will contribute to evidence-based practice. Integrating these principles will improve dysphagia rehabilitation directions, strategies, and outcomes. A strategic plan is discussed, including several experimental paradigms for the translation of these principles and concepts of neural plasticity into the clinical science of rehabilitation for oropharyngeal swallowing disorders, ultimately providing the evidence to substantiate their translation into clinical practice.
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- Joanne Robbins
- University of Wisconsin and William S. Middleton VA Hospital, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, Madison, WI, USA.
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Wesling M, Brady S, Jensen M, Nickell M, Statkus D, Escobar N. Dysphagia outcomes in patients with brain tumors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation. Dysphagia 2003; 18:203-10. [PMID: 14506986 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-002-0098-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare functional dysphagia outcomes following inpatient rehabilitation for patients with brain tumors with that of patients following a stroke. Group 1 (n = 24) consisted of consecutive admissions to the brain injury program with the diagnosis of brain tumor and dysphagia. Group 2 (n = 24) consisted of matched, consecutive admissions, with the diagnosis of acute stroke and dysphagia. Group 2 was matched for age, site of lesion, and initial composite cognitive FIM score. The main outcome measures for this study included the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) National Outcome Measurement System (NOMS) swallowing scale, length of stay, hospital charges, and medical complications. Results showed that swallowing gains made by both groups as evaluated by the admission and discharge ASHA NOMS levels were considered to be statistically significant. The differences for length of stay, total hospital charges, and speech charges between the two groups were not considered to be statistically significant. Three patients in the brain tumor group (12.5%) demonstrated dysphagia complications of either dehydration or pneumonia during their treatment course as compared to 0% in the stroke group. This study confirms that functional dysphagia gains can be achieved for patients with brain tumors undergoing inpatient rehabilitation and that they should be afforded the same type and intensity of rehabilitation for their swallowing that is provided to patients following a stroke.
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- Michele Wesling
- Department of Speech-Language Pathology, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital, Wheaton, Illinois 60187, USA
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