Background Health outcomes of older subjects with hip fracture (HF) may be negatively
influenced by multiple comorbidities and frailty. An integrated multidisciplinary approach (ie …

Objectives Oropharyngeal dysphagia is one of the most prevalent health complications in
older adults. The prevalence of postoperative dysphagia is expected to rise with the …

This study aimed to investigate the association between the development of dysphagia in
patients with underlying sarcopenia and the prevalence of sarcopenic dysphagia in older …

Background oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) and hip fracture are common problems in older
patients, both associated with important complications. Objective the aim of this study was to …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a frequent finding in older patients with potentially lethal
complications such as aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, and dehydration. Recent studies …

Objectives To evaluate the characteristics of sarcopenic dysphagia (SD) and the prognosis
of swallowing function in convalescent rehabilitation hospital patients; and to investigate the …

Elderly patients operated for hip fracture are characterized by high age and high degree of
comorbidity and need of care, factors previously found to be associated with swallowing and …

Objective The purpose of this study was to clarify, using ultrasound imaging,(1) whether the
area and contraction of GH change in elderly patients after hip fracture surgery and (2) …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia fulfils all the criteria proposed for geriatric syndromes: high
prevalence in older persons at different settings, combination of various symptoms …

Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is commonly encountered in elderly patients with hip
fracture. It is easily overlooked and predisposes patients to life-threatening postoperative …