Decreased cognitive function is associated with dysphagia risk in nursing home older residents

Decreased cognitive function is associated with dysphagia risk in nursing home older residents

Objective: To examine the association between cognitive function and dysphagia risk among Japanese nursing home residents. Background: Reduction in cognitive function can influence the intake of food during swallowing, and may be an aggravating factor in dysphagia. Methods: This cross-sectional stud...

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Main Authors: Furuta, M. (Author), Ganaha, S. (Author), Izumi, M. (Author), Kageyama, S. (Author), Shibata, Y. (Author), Suma, S. (Author), Takeshita, T. (Author), Takeuchi, K. (Author), Tohara, H. (Author), Yamashita, Y. (Author), Yatabe, N. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Blackwell Munksgaard 2018
Subjects:
aged
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
cognition
cognitive defect
Cognitive Dysfunction
complication
Cross-Sectional Studies
cross-sectional study
deglutition
Deglutition Disorders
dysphagia
female
Female
human
Humans
Japan
long-term care facilities
male
Male
middle aged
Middle Aged
mouth disease
Mouth, Edentulous
nursing home
Nursing Homes
swallowing
very elderly
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