Early detection of dysphagia in geriatric patients Signs and Symptoms
Conditions
Interventions
Observational trial using a comparison between the index test (GEBS) and an internationally standardised and well documented, reliable instrumental swallowing test (FEES) to calculate the sensitivity
Sponsors
Paracelsus Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 75 years or older 2. Admitted at one of the two study sites at the time of data collection 3. Able to give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Tracheostoma 2. Cognitive desease (Diagnosis of dementia) with MMSE 20 or lower 3. Anamnesis of stroke with NIHSS of 20 or higher 4. Anamnesis of neck-throat-cancer with structural changes in the anatomy relevant for swallowing
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presence/absence of dysphagia measured using: 1. Index Test GEBS will be measured as PASS/FAIL at the beginning of participation 2. FEES using the Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) within one week of the GEBS | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Inter-Rater Reliability will be measured by applying the GEBS twice within three days by two different observers | — |
Countries
Austria
Contacts
Public ContactSusanne Maria Javorszky
Outcome results
None listed