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NUTRIENTS
卷 15, 期 20, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/nu15204371
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swallowing disorder; sarcopenia; nutrition; rehabilitation; oral care
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, progression, and distinct attributes of sarcopenic dysphagia (SD) in geriatric medicine. The study found that SD was common among older patients and those with SD showed a better recovery rate compared to other types of dysphagia. Patients with SD had compromised nutritional profiles, diminished energy and protein consumption, and extended fasting durations. Thus, an integrated approach in geriatric medicine is crucial for addressing SD.
Sarcopenic dysphagia (SD) is an emerging concern in geriatric medicine. This study aimed to identify the prevalence, progression, and distinct attributes of SD in patients in the Department of Geriatric Medicine. Older adult patients admitted between 2021 and 2022 were enrolled. The department conducts a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) combined with a multidisciplinary team-based intervention, setting the standard for medical care. We diligently assessed the occurrence and development of dysphagia at both the admission and discharge phases. Of the 180 patients analyzed (38.9% male, mean age 86.0 +/- 6.6 years), 22.8% were diagnosed with SD at admission, thrice the rate of other dysphagia variants. Only one patient had new-onset dysphagia during hospitalization, attributed to SD. Patients with SD showed a better recovery rate (18.9%) than those with other dysphagia types. Patients with diminished swallowing capacity had compromised nutritional profiles, diminished energy and protein consumption, and extended fasting durations. Although sarcopenia is a prevalent inducer of dysphagia in older adults, an integrated approach in geriatric medicine involving rehabilitation, nutrition, and dentistry is pivotal. Strategies rooted in CGA promise potential for addressing dysphagia.
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