Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Callum F. Ross, J. D. Laurence-Chasen, Peishu Li, Courtney Orsbon, Nicholas G. Hatsopoulos
Summary: Tongue function is crucial for chewing and swallowing, and lingual dysfunction often leads to dysphagia. Understanding hyolingual morphology, biomechanics, and neural control is key to improving dysphagia treatment in both humans and animal models. Recent research has shown significant variation in the morphology of the hyoid chain and suprahyoid muscles among animal models, which may be related to differences in swallowing mechanisms. XROMM has provided new insights into the 3D hyolingual kinematics during chewing in animal models, revealing similarities to human tongue movements. Studies on macaque monkeys have challenged traditional hypotheses of tongue base retraction during swallowing, suggesting that different animal models may employ diverse retraction mechanisms. While the distribution of hyolingual proprioceptors varies among animal models, its relationship to lingual mechanics remains unknown. Research on hyolingual biomechanics and control is crucial for the development of brain-machine interfaces for the recovery of lingual function after stroke.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rahul Krishnamurthy, Siddarth Kothari, Radish Kumar Balasubramanium, Maggie-Lee Huckabee
Summary: This data article presents normative TOMASS data for the adult Indian population, obtained by observing individuals of different ages and genders eating biscuits in videos to obtain relevant measurement parameters.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Bianca Oliveira Ismael da Costa, Darlyane de Souza Barros Rodrigues, Desire Dominique Diniz de Magalhaes, Ary Serrano Santos, Ricardo Vieira Santos, Elma Heitmann Mares Azevedo, Anna Alice Almeida, Leandro Pernambuco
Summary: This study found that women who undergo thyroidectomy have a shorter time of hyoid bone elevation and maximum displacement during swallowing of thickened liquid.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
R. T. Karsten, F. J. M. Hilgers, L. van der Molen, K. van Sluis, L. E. Smeele, M. M. Stuiver
Summary: The study evaluated the feasibility, reliability, and validity of the Swallowing Proficiency for Eating And Drinking (SPEAD) test in patients with dysphagia after treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC) and healthy participants. Results confirmed good to excellent test-retest, intra-rater, and inter-rater reliability of ingestion duration, as well as supporting construct validity of the test through correlations with objective and subjective swallowing outcomes. Initial findings suggest that the SPEAD test can be a useful tool for objectively evaluating and monitoring swallowing capacity in HNC patients.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jin-Woo Park, Chi-Hoon Oh, Bo-Un Choi, Ho-Jin Hong, Joong-Hee Park, Tae-Yeon Kim, Yong-Jin Cho
Summary: This study compared the effects of two different tongue-strengthening exercises on the swallowing function in older adults, finding that regardless of the method used, tongue-strengthening exercises significantly improved lingual strength and swallowing function in the elderly.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Heather Warner, Nwanmegha Young
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected the evaluation of dysphagia in hospitalized patients. This study demonstrates the positive outcomes of a measured return to the use of instrumental assessment, indicating that it is an appropriate clinical shift during the pandemic.
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Juan Carlos de Vicente, Laura Rua-Gonzalvez, Jose Maria Barroso, Alvaro Fernandez del Valle-Fernandez, Lucas de Villalain, Ignacio Pena, Juan Luis Cobo
Summary: This study assessed functional swallowing outcomes in oral cancer patients treated with tumor resection and microvascular free flaps reconstruction. The study found that surgery combined with radiochemotherapy was associated with a higher prevalence of dysphagia, with dysphagia more frequent in the first year after treatment and less frequent after 24 months. Dysphagia was associated with laryngeal penetration and aspiration. The reconstruction method has a significant impact on swallowing, with a focus on minimizing dysphagia.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lara Natta, Francesco Guido, Luciana Algieri, Vincenzo M. Mastronardi, Francesco Rizzi, Elisa Scarpa, Antonio Qualtieri, Maria T. Todaro, Vincenzo Sallustio, Massimo De Vittorio
Summary: Deglutition disorders are common symptoms that can greatly impact a patient's quality of life. Current clinical evaluation methods are subjective and lack precision. This study introduces a wearable technology using ultrathin, compliant piezoelectric patches to objectively assess swallowing ability, paving the way for a real-time evaluation system.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
A. Shimizu, Keisuke Maeda, H. Wakabayashi, S. Nishioka, T. Ohno, A. Nomoto, J. Kayashita, I. Fujishima
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with possible and probable sarcopenic dysphagia, categorizing patients based on tongue pressure into probable and possible groups. The results showed that patients with probable sarcopenic dysphagia exhibited poorer swallowing ability and activities of daily living compared to those with possible sarcopenic dysphagia.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2021)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Carolina Justus Buhrer Ferreira-Neto, Rayza Assis de Andrade, Fernanda Stumpf Tonin, Astrid Wiens
Summary: This study aimed to review the literature on interventions for effectively and safely using solid oral dosage forms (SODFs) in adults with neurological disorders and swallowing difficulties. The findings suggest that more research is needed on optimizing interventions aimed at SODFs to support the safety and efficacy of oral therapy in this patient group.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Jong-Chi Oh
Summary: The study investigated the effects of utilizing ES as a long-term exercise program on swallowing-related muscle strength in individuals aged 65 years and over. Although the impact of ES exercise on muscle strength through gradual adjustment of exercise frequency was not confirmed, it remains valuable for strengthening muscles involved in swallowing. Further research is needed to determine the effects of ES exercise after adjusting for other variables of exercise intensity.
Article
Biology
Heather Warner, Jennifer M. Coutinho, Nwanmegha Young
Summary: COVID-19 has had significant impacts on healthcare delivery worldwide, particularly for assessing dysphagia in surgical patients in acute care settings. The instrumental assessment of swallowing is crucial, but its delivery was greatly affected by the pandemic. Many institutions stopped or eliminated instrumental assessment at the beginning of the pandemic, leaving clinicians without evidence-based standards for evaluating swallowing function. This study demonstrates a successful return to best practice in swallowing assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article
Physiology
Naohito Hao, Anna Sasa, Sirima Kulvanich, Yuta Nakajima, Kouta Nagoya, Jin Magara, Takanori Tsujimura, Makoto Inoue
Summary: This study examined the coordination of respiration and swallowing in healthy humans through various experiments. It was found that the major coordination pattern of respiration and swallowing was expiration-swallow-expiration (EE type) during voluntary swallowing and chewing. Understanding the mechanisms underlying respiration and swallowing is crucial for evaluating how coordination affects physiological swallowing in dysphagic patients.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Oshrat Sella-Weiss
Summary: This study examines the relationship between the Test of Mastication and Swallowing Solids (TOMASS) and the Timed Water Swallow Test (TWST). It also evaluates the test-retest and interrater reliability, explores age and gender effects, and gathers normative data. The results show that there is a correlation between TOMASS and TWST measures, and age and gender have an impact on the test results. This study provides support for the validity of the TOMASS and TWST.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Nicole Pizzorni, Andrea Ciammola, Giovanni Casazza, Daniela Ginocchio, Federica Bianchi, Sarah Feroldi, Barbara Poletti, Lorenzo Nanetti, Caterina Mariotti, Gabriele Mora, Antonio Schindler
Summary: Older age, disease severity, increased number of masticatory cycles, and impaired swallowing safety during meals are significant predictors of malnutrition risk in patients with neurodegenerative diseases.Identifying oral phase impairment and meal difficulties early through a multidimensional swallowing assessment is crucial for preventing malnutrition.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Orla Gilheaney, Leo F. A. Stassen, Margaret Walshe
Summary: This study investigated the epidemiology and impact of eating and swallowing problems related to TMD. The results showed that TMD patients commonly experience masticatory issues, swallowing difficulties, and weight loss. These problems have an impact on their daily and social activities.
CRANIO-THE JOURNAL OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR & SLEEP PRACTICE
(2022)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Camilla Cattaneo, Eadaoin Flynn, Margaret Walshe
Summary: The study aimed to investigate treatment fidelity in behavioral interventions for OD in PD, finding that the level of treatment fidelity was generally low across included studies. Low levels of treatment fidelity may affect the interpretation of the validity and reliability of study results, as well as the successful replication of these interventions in research and clinical practice.
Review
Oncology
Anna Gillman, Michelle Hayes, Greg Sheaf, Margaret Walshe, John V. Reynolds, Julie Regan
Summary: This systematic review emphasizes the limited low-quality evidence to support exercise-based dysphagia rehabilitation in patients undergoing surgery for esophageal cancer. Further research is needed to determine if swallowing rehabilitation should be included in enhanced recovery programs for tumor resection.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Sara Nordio, Giorgio Arcara, Giulia Berta, Angela Dellai, Camilla Brisotto, Isabella Koch, Diego Cazzador, Marta Aspidistria, Laura Ventura, Andrea Turolla, Daniela D'Imperio, Irene Battel
Summary: The study found that using sEMG biofeedback rehabilitation can effectively improve pharyngeal clearance and safe swallowing in post-stroke dysphagia patients, reducing the risk of aspiration and malnutrition. The rehabilitative effects were stable at 2-month follow-up.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Julie Regan, Margaret Walshe, Sarah Lavan, Eanna Horan, Patricia Gillivan Murphy, Anne Healy, Caoimhe Langan, Karen Malherbe, Breda Flynn Murphy, Maria Cremin, Denise Hilton, Jenni Cavaliere, Jacinta Curley, Andrea Moloney, Grace Flanagan, Alice Whyte
Summary: Dysphagia, dysphonia, and dysarthria were common among adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in the early stages of the pandemic in the Republic of Ireland, with many patients still experiencing these issues at discharge. Prompt speech and language therapy evaluation is necessary to reduce complications.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Annemarie Vogel, Inga Claus, Sigrid Ahring, Doreen Gruber, Aiden Haghikia, Ulrike Frank, Rainer Dziewas, Georg Ebersbach, Florin Gandor, Tobias Warnecke
Summary: In contrast with patients with PD, patients with dysphagic MSA more frequently present with oral-phase symptoms and a significantly higher intraindividual interswallow variability. A novel Swallowing Disturbance Questionnaire MSA subscore may be a valuable tool to identify patients with MSA with early oropharyngeal dysphagia.
MOVEMENT DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Sarah Rowland, Claire Mills, Margaret Walshe
Summary: This study aims to compare the clinical practices of SLPs working in adult CC units in Ireland and internationally in the areas of dysphagia, communication, and tracheostomy management, and explore their perspectives on training, skills, and resources. The survey results showed similarities and differences in clinical practices, as well as limitations in SLP input in CC settings.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Jennifer Moloney, Margaret Walshe, Julie Regan
Summary: This study aimed to identify the range of PROMs commonly used in clinical trials for dysphagia following stroke and found that the SWAL-QOL and EAT-10 are commonly used PROMs. However, these tools do not directly assess the impact of 'Environmental Factors' and 'Role Functioning' on dysphagia.
Review
Rehabilitation
Cristina Reverberi, Giorgia Gottardo, Irene Battel, Elena Castagnetti
Summary: This systematic review examines the application of telerehabilitation in the management of neurogenic dysphagia and compares its effectiveness to face-to-face rehabilitation treatment. The research indicates that telerehabilitation is a feasible and satisfactory method for clinical swallow examination in neurogenic dysphagia patients, providing practical recommendations for remote rehabilitation sessions.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
Correction
Otorhinolaryngology
Jennifer Moloney, Julie Regan, Margaret Walshe
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Oshrat Sella-Weiss
Summary: This study found that residents who required texture-modified foods were consuming food textures that were more challenging to swallow than intended. Differences were found in food texture between when it left the kitchen and 30 min later. Pureed texture had greater consumption than regular textured food. Food consumption was highest during breakfast and reduced during lunch, which may negatively impact overall nutrient intake.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Michelle Hayes, Anna Gillman, Brona Wright, Sean Dorgan, Ian Brennan, Margaret Walshe, Claire Donohoe, John Reynolds, Julie Regan
Summary: This study aims to systematically investigate the prevalence, nature, and trajectory of dysphagia following oesophagectomy, as well as the risk factors and post-operative complications associated with dysphagia in this population. Various assessments, including videofluoroscopy, swallow evaluations, nutritional measurements, and questionnaires, will be conducted. The results of this study will contribute to the improvement of clinical management and patient's quality of life after oesophagectomy.
Article
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
Irene Battel, Margaret Walshe
Summary: This study examines the effectiveness of a neurorehabilitation intervention involving biofeedback via surface electromyography (sEMG) to improve swallowing in people with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD), and explores the feasibility of the intervention approach. The results show significant improvements in swallowing function and the intervention protocol is well tolerated.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Ksenia M. Bykova, Ulrike Frank, Gay L. Girolami
Summary: This prospective study aims to assess the concurrent validity of the Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System (EDACS) in identifying aspiration risk in children with cerebral palsy. It also investigates the relationship between the aspiration and non-aspiration groups using both the EDACS and the PEDI-EAT-10. The study finds that EDACS is a valid tool in identifying aspiration risk in children classified in EDACS levels III-V, with a significant correlation between EDACS and PEDI-EAT-10.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Review
Rehabilitation
Claudio Cordani, Irene Battel, Matteo J. Del Furia, Stefano G. Lazzarini, Stefano Negrini, Chiara Arienti
Summary: The study provides an overview of Cochrane evidence on rehabilitation interventions for dysphagia, dysphonia, and olfactory dysfunction. The results can generate helpful hypotheses for clinical practice and future research.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND REHABILITATION MEDICINE
(2022)
