Predictive Factors for Swallowing Function Decline in Older Adults With Alzheimer's Disease: A 1‐Year Longitudinal Study
These findings suggest that factors related to specific oral health problems may predict poor swallowing function in older adults with AD. Moreover, implementing targeted oral care interventions, including person-centered care and regular tongue cleaning, may improve the outcomes in this vulnerable population. Despite the limitations of this study, including a small sample size, the results underscore the importance of comprehensive oral health management in preventing dysphagia-related complications.
Authors
- Masanori Iwasaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5739-2936)
- Yutaka Watanabe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4983-2399)
- Keiko Motokawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3741-0340)
- Maki Shirobe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2478-8202)
- Ayako Edahiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6055-211X)
- Yuki Ohara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1294-256X)
- Shiho Morishita
- Hirohiko Hirano
Institutions
- Meikai University (JP)
- Hokkaido University (JP)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology (JP)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Geriatric Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2024-11-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/joor.13912
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75
Funders
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science