Prevalence of dysphagia in institutionalized elderly
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022), Original article reporting clinical or basic research
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022)

Prevalence of dysphagia in institutionalized elderly

Original article reporting clinical or basic research
https://doi.org/10.33194/rper.2022.218

Submitted: 20-02-2022; Accepted: 06-04-2022; Published: 30-04-2022

Flávio Filipe Ferreira
Unidade de Saúde Dr. Francisco Rodrigues Jardim, Vila Baleira, Portugal
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8979-0421
Licínia Vanessa Fernandes
Hospital Particular da Madeira, Funchal, Portugal
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2554-7585
Isabel de Jesus Oliveira
Escola Superior de Saúde Norte da Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa , Oliveira de Azeméis, Portugal image/svg+xml
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6627-3907
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Homes for the Aged
Deglutition Disorders
Rehabilitation Nursing
Prevalence

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Ferreira FF, Fernandes LV, Oliveira I de J. Prevalence of dysphagia in institutionalized elderly. Rev Port Enf Reab [Internet]. 2022 Apr. 30 [cited 2025 Jan. 15];5(1):60-6. Available from: https://rper.aper.pt/index.php/rper/article/view/218
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Abstract

Introduction: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is defined as a set of neuromuscular changes/mechanical obstruction that make swallowing difficult, jeopardizing the safety of the airway and the person's ability to maintain their nutritional needs. Its incidence increases with age causing respiratory complications, malnutrition and dehydration. It is aimed, therefore to know the prevalence of dysphagia in institutionalized erderly people in Portugal.

Methodology: Study of the prevalence of dysphagia in institutionalized elderly, using a non-probabilistic convenience sampling in five residential structures for the elderly in mainland Portugal and the islands, using the Gugging Swallowing Screen as a data collection instrument.

Results: Of the 93 residents included in the study, 60,22% had dysphagia.

Discussion: The prevalence of dysphagia identified is higher than the existing evidence on these data for Portugal.

Conclusion: These results may have implications for the practice of health professionals who work in these institutions, especially the need to integrate nurses who are specialists in Rehabilitation Nursing for early identification and intervention, thus seeking to minimize complications.

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