Severity degree neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia in the patient of intermediate care unit

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  • José José Ariza De La Barrera

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20453/rhr.v3i1.3718

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the degree of severity of neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients of the intermediate care unit, using Horacio Campora’s severity scale for dysphagia. This takes into account eating assestment for patients employing the volume-viscocity swallow test for clinical evaluation (V-VST). Methodology: The study, which is an exploratory research and not experimental, was performed on a group of 32 patients with neurological disorders. Results: A moderate -severe degree of neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia is detected in the patients of the intermediate care unit, where the oral intake of food/liquid is not successful. As a consequence, the patients require the constant assistance and supervision by a speech pathologist and language. Conclusion: The research contributes to the stomatognathic and/or orofacial motricity, regarding the assistance work of speech pathologist and language in the intermediate care unit.

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2020-04-23

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Ariza De La Barrera, J. J. (2020). Severity degree neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia in the patient of intermediate care unit. Revista Herediana De Rehabilitación, 3(1), 20–26. https://doi.org/10.20453/rhr.v3i1.3718

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020): January - June

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