A systematic review on dysphagia treatments for persons living with dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Dysphagia in persons living with dementia (PLWD) is raising concern due to the absence of swallowing treatments specific to this population. Dysphagia can result in detrimental effects, such as malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the existing literature on dysphagia management of PLWD and reveal their limitations to facilitate clinical practitioners in decision-making.

Methods

Five electronic databases were searched systematically from the date of inception to January 2024 by two independent reviewers. Eligible studies investigated any treatments with outcome measurements evaluating swallowing function. Qualitative analyses were performed.

Results

A total of 10 studies, involving 1360 participants, were

SUBMITTER: Chan CTW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11632040 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature