Dysphagia. Dysphagia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: oromotor exercises(Muscle Strengthening exercises).
Sponsors
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age range of 60-85 No history of neurological or general disorders that can influence swallowing function and no history of pneumonia or head and neck surgery and Radio therapy No history of tobacco abuse Clinical diagnosis of oro-Pharyngeal Dysphagia At least has literacy to read and write
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The occurrence of any illness and the problem that affects the function of ingestion is the departure of the individual from the study. Failure to cooperate during the study The Occurrence of any illness or problem that affects the function of swallowing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical Swallowing Function. Timepoint: One Month after primary assessment. Method of measurement: 1-Scores of the Persian- North-Western dysphagia patient check sheet2-Scores of the Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA)3--Scores of the Persian -Dysphagia Handicap Index (DHI). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr.Jalal Bakhtiyari
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed