Dysphagia patient Dysphagia Sarcopenia Malnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age 18 years or older 2. Diagnosed with oropharyngeal dysphagia for a period of more than two weeks (as indicated by a Modified water swallowing test score less than or equal to 3 ) 3. Able to cooperate with the swallowing assessment, such as being able to open the mouth, make sounds, and stand for more than five minutes 4. Consent to participate in the research study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Contraindications for BIA testing, including: Implanted cardiac devices (e.g., pacemakers), Metal implants, Pregnancy 2. Unstable vital signs, specifically: Blood Pressure (BP) less than 90/60 or greater than 180/100 mmHg, Heart Rate (HR) less than 60 or greater than 140 bpm 3. Pain or injury to the back or legs that prevents the patient from being able to sit up/stand up (or perform sit-to-stand movements)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Prevalence of sarcopenia in dysphagia patient 2 weeks after the diagnosis of dysphagia Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019 criteria | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Nutritional profile 2 weeks after the diagnosis of dysphagia Nutritional questionaire | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University