Evaluating the Role of Cognitive Function in the Occurrence of Dysphagia in Patients with Dementia: A Study Protocol
| Author | Shiva Ebrahimian Dehaghani | en |
| Author | Salime Jafari | en |
| Author | Mehrzad Lotfi | en |
| Orcid | Shiva Ebrahimian Dehaghani [0000-0001-6099-9854] | en |
| Orcid | Salime Jafari [0000-0002-6344-902X] | en |
| Issued Date | 2021-04-30 | en |
| Abstract | Background: Dysphagia is commonly seen in patients with severe dementia and increases the risk of mortality. The nature of the swallowing disorders caused by cognitive difficulties differs from post-stroke dysphagia. The relationship between dysphagia and cognitive function is vital for determining the best diagnostic and treatment plan for dementia-associated dysphagia. Objectives: In the current research, we suggest a model to identify the role of cognitive function in the occurrence of dysphagia in dementia patients. Methods: Ninety patients with dementia will be recruited in this experimental research. Dysphagia is screened and confirmed using the albertinen dementia dysphagia screening (ADDS) and the video fluoroscopic swallowing exam (VFSE). Also, cognitive function will be assessed by the mini-mental status examination (MMSE). The information related to dysphagic and non-dysphagic patients will be entered into structural equation models. Finally, the direct and indirect (i.e., via cognition) relationships between brain lesions and dysphagia will be evaluated. Results: The present study will provide evidence regarding the role of cognitive function in dysphagia occurrence in individuals with dementia in a structural equation model. Also, differences in performance (presence or absence of movement disorders) will be assessed in different types of dementia using another model. Conclusions: Moreover, the relative sensitivity of various cognitive domains to dysphagia will be determined in a separate model. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/mejrh.110986 | en |
| Keyword | Cognition | en |
| Keyword | Dysphagia | en |
| Keyword | Dementia | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | Evaluating the Role of Cognitive Function in the Occurrence of Dysphagia in Patients with Dementia: A Study Protocol | en |
| Type | Methods Article | en |
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