Journal article
How Swallow Pressures and Dysphagia Affect Malnutrition and Mealtime Outcomes in Long-Term Care
Abstract
Malnutrition is a major cause of hospitalization for residents of long-term care facilities (LTC). Dysphagia is thought to contribute to malnutrition. Tongue weakness is suggested to predict poor food intake, longer meals, and dysphagia. We explored the relationships between tongue strength, dysphagia, malnutrition and mealtime outcomes in LTC residents. Data were collected from 639 LTC residents (199 male), aged 62–102 (mean 87). Maximum …
Authors
Namasivayam-MacDonald AM; Morrison JM; Steele CM; Keller H
Journal
Dysphagia, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 785–796
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2017
DOI
10.1007/s00455-017-9825-z
ISSN
0179-051X