Dysphagia in frail elderly: self-reported mealtime symptoms and risk
Speech alterations, changes in food consistency, memory complaints, and xerostomia were identified as factors increasing the risk of bronchoaspiration. Early identification and a multidisciplinary approach to swallowing disorders in frail elderly individuals are crucial for preventing aspiration pneumonia and maintaining quality of life. These findings underscore the significance of proactive management strategies in clinical practice.
Authors
- Cirley Novais Valente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0237-1185)
- Cláudia Regina Furquim de Andrade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9639-6377)
- Fernanda Chiarion Sassi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7958-6280)
- Ana Paula Ritto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7509-0528)
- Isadora Cardoso Salles Fila Pecenin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7705-6870)
Institutions
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista de Saúde Pública
- Published
- 2025-08-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11606/s1518-8787.2025059006440
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.12