Neurogenic Dysphagia
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between dysphagia symptom severity and quality of life of the patients with neurogenic dysphagia.
Detailed description
The dysphagia related quality of life and perceived dysphagia symptom severity by patients will be used as a complementary information on oropharyngeal dysphagia. Thus, the aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between dysphagia symptom severity and quality of life of the patients with neurogenic dysphagia.
Interventions
OTHERDysphagia evaluation
Dysphagia evaluation is performed in a clinical setting by an eating assessment tool. Swallowing related quality of life is also assessed.
Sponsors
Hacettepe University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
* Willing to participate in the study * Being over the age of 20 * Normal cognitive function * Suffering from dysphagia at least one month
Exclusion criteria
* Being under the age of 20 and above 65 years. * Abnormal cognitive function * Clinically unstable neurological disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dysphagia symptom severity | 1 month | Dysphagia symptom severity will be determined by an eating assessment tool. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of life assessment | 1 month | Swallowing related quality of life will be determined by an dysphagia specific quality of life instrument called Swallow Quality of Life. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed