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The aim of this research was to examine the accuracy of translated Chinese version of Swallowing Dysphagia Questionnaire and to evaluate the prevalence of dysphagia and its clinical manifestation in patients over 65 years old.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| elderly patients with dysphagia | |||
| elderly patients without dysphagia |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Swallowing Disturbance Questionnaire | Chinese version of Swallowing Dysphagia Questionnaire consists of 15 questions regarding oral and pharyngeal stage of dysphagia. Subjects are asked to fill out the questionnaire concerning current state and during the past year using a 4-point scale. | At the baseline |
| Videofluroscopy Swallowing Study (VFSS) | VFSS studies are conducted using 4 different consistencies: thin liquid, nectar-thick liquid, puree, and cookie. Subjects are asked to take 2 trials for each consistency to assess if any oral or pharyngeal dysphagia occurs. | At the baseline |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical water test | Each subject takes 3 trials of 3cc-water using a dropper. Then sequential water drinking is assessed (about 60-70 ml). We assess: coughing, choking, voice changes. At least one symptom means dysphagia. | At the baseline |
| Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) |
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40 elderly inpatients age over 65 are included in this study.
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D003680 | Deglutition Disorders |
| ID | Term |
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| D004935 | Esophageal Diseases |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D010608 | Pharyngeal Diseases |
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Mini-Mental State Examination was used to identify subjects' cognitive state.The following four cut-off levels should be employed to classify the severity of cognitive impairment: no cognitive impairment=24-30; mild cognitive impairment=19-23; moderate cognitive impairment=10-18; and severe cognitive impairment<9. |
| At the baseline |
| D010038 | Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases |