Effect of swallowing related fatigue on eating and drinking behaviors across the age spectrum

This study underscores the impact of swallowing-related fatigue on eating and drinking behaviors, particularly among older adults. While swallowing fatigue had minimal to moderate influence on TWST and TOMASS parameters respectively, MAS demonstrated stronger associations, suggesting that swallowing endurance plays a critical role in overall mealtime performance. These findings highlight the importance of integrating fatigue assessments into clinical dysphagia evaluations, as fatigue-related impairments may increase the risk of nutritional deficits and aspiration. Future research should focus on developing interventions to mitigate swallowing fatigue and improve mealtime efficiency, particularly in aging & clinical populations.