Impact of Neck and Facial Exercises on Swallowing Function in Elderly Individuals: A Preliminary Self-control Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Dysphagia
- Sponsor
- Muhammad
- Enrollment
- 300
- Primary Endpoint
- Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
- Status
- Not yet recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address two key aspects: 1) the prevalence of dysphagia among community-dwelling elderly individuals, and 2) the effects of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) systematic simple swallowing training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.
Detailed Description
The investigators have designed a simple and user-friendly swallowing rehabilitation training method called "systematic simple swallowing training" based on commonly used swallowing training techniques in the department of rehabilitation medicine and the prevalent pathological causes of swallowing disorders in the elderly. It has shown promising preliminary efficacy. However, before we can promote its widespread adoption, a series of studies must be conducted to establish its effectiveness. The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address two key aspects: 1) the prevalence of dysphagia among community-dwelling elderly individuals, and 2) the effects of systematic simple swallowing training on swallowing function and quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals with swallowing disorders. All participants are required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) systematic simple swallowing training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 15-30 minutes each.
Investigators
Muhammad
Research Director
Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age over 60 years old.
- •No hospitalization within the past six months.
- •With clear consciousness and able to cooperate with questionnaires and training.
- •The elderly people who voluntarily participate and agree to adhere until the end of the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Complicated with severe liver and kidney failure, tumors, or hematological disorders.
- •Physical disability.
- •Difficulty in mobility.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
Time Frame: day 1 and day 21
The Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (SWAL-QOL) is a validated tool used to assess the impact of swallowing difficulties on quality of life. It is a 44-item questionnaire designed to measure the physical, emotional, and social domains of swallowing-related quality of life.The higher final scores indicate the better life quality. The total score will be converted into a standard percentage
Secondary Outcomes
- Time consumed in eating(day 1 and day 21)
- Standardized Swallowing Assessment(day 1 and day 21)
- Water Swallow Test(day 1 and day 21)
- Eating Assessment Tool-10(day 1 and day 21)