Self-Reported Dysphagia and Psychosocial Health Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Results of a National Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The risk of dysphagia increases with age, affecting up to 33% of adults over the age of 65. Older adults with dysphagia are at increased risk for negative physical health outcomes such as aspiration pneumonia and death. However, the relationship between dysphagia and psychosocial health is uncertain in this population.

Objective

We aimed to assess the associations between dysphagia and psychosocial health among older adults (≥ 65) with self-reported dysphagia.

Design

We performed a cross-sectional assessment of the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS) conducted in 2019.

Main measures

Weighted logistic and linear regression models were used to assess the relationship between self-reported dysphagia and psychosocial health using established p

SUBMITTER: Leiman DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10681967 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature