Study on Personalized Dysphagia Prevention Strategies for the Elderly in Nursing Homes Based on Swallowing Function Assessment

Against the backdrop of population aging, frequent dysphagia incidents among the elderly in care facilities constitute a significant safety risk. This study systematically analyzes the definition of dysphagia in the elderly, its risk factors, and the limitations of existing risk assessment tools, proposing a personalized prevention strategy framework centered on dynamic swallowing function evaluation. This framework employs a three-tiered assessment protocol to accurately identify dysphagia and implements stratified management interventions based on severity (mild, moderate, and severe). It encompasses formulating individualized dietary plans, targeted swallowing rehabilitation training, psychological interventions, and specialized training for nursing staff, complemented by tiered emergency protocols. This strategy integrates multidimensional factors—physiological, psychological, environmental, and care-related—providing a pathway for care facilities to establish a standardized, actionable dysphagia risk management protocol, thereby reducing dysphagia incidence and enhancing the quality of life and safety assurance for the elderly.