Poor Appetite Negatively Affects Recovery of Swallowing Function During Post-Acute Rehabilitation.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Impaired swallowing function is prevalent among older adults, significantly impacting nutritional status and quality of life. Although appetite plays a crucial role in nutrition and clinical recovery, its influence on swallowing function recovery remains unclear. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between poor appetite and swallowing recovery in older adults undergoing rehabilitation.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study analyzed data from 309 hospitalized older adults (aged ≥ 65 years) admitted to a post-acute rehabilitation ward with diagnosed impaired swallowing function. Appetite at admission was assessed using the Simplified Nutritional Appetite Questionnaire for Japanese Elderly (SNAQ-JE). Swallowing function was evaluated at discharge using the Fo

SUBMITTER: Shimizu A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584940 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature