Prevalence of Dysphagia and Its Health Implications Among Elderly Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities in the Liguria Region (Italy): An Observational Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Dysphagia is a common condition among older adults, associated with significant health risks. This prospective, open-label observational cohort study aimed to determine the prevalence of dysphagia and its impact on nutritional status and clinical outcomes in elderly residents of six long-term care facilities. Methods: Patients aged ≥ 65 years were screened using the 3 oz Water Swallow Test (WST); those with dysphagia were followed for 6 months. Nutritional status was evaluated with the Mini Nutritional Assessment short-form (MNA-SF), the Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM), and the SARC-F questionnaire. Anthropometric and body composition measurements were also obtained. Results: Among 656 patients screened, 188 (28.6%) had dyspha

SUBMITTER: Formisano E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12567148 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature