EVALUATION OF SWALLOWING AND NUTRITION STATUS IN PARKINSON’S DISEASE
Objective: One of the significant issues in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the risk of malnutrition due to taste and smell alterations at the early stages and the later onset of dysphagia. Dysphagia can cause complications like aspiration, which may accelerate the progression of the disease. Our study...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Istanbul University Press
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Sabiad |
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| Online Access: | https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/CE03E64CF1FA4F7B9EE959DB181CA135 |
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| Summary: | Objective: One of the significant issues in Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the risk of malnutrition due to taste and smell alterations at the early stages and the later onset of dysphagia. Dysphagia can cause complications like aspiration, which may accelerate the progression of the disease. Our study evaluates swallowing difficulties and nutritional status using objective questionnaires in PD patients who did not report any issues with swallowing or feeding. Material and Methods: Forty patients had undergone swallowing and feeding-related tests during their outpatient visits. Results: There was no significant relationship between the Gugging Swallow Screening (GUSS) score and body mass index (BMI), whereas there was a positive correlation between BMI and Mini Nutritional Assessment-Short Form (MNA-SF) scores (r=0.489, p=0.001). Additionally, there was a positive correlation between GUSS and MNA-SF scores (r=0.397, p=0.011). Conclusion: In this study, various degrees of swallowing and feeding disorders were identified in most of our patients who did not complain of such issues. Therefore, it is considered crucial to conduct objective assessments of swallowing and feeding during each visit for PD patients, even if not mentioned by the patients or their caregivers. This early detection of dysphagia and malnutrition risk and taking necessary measures is believed to be important for ensuring proper management. |
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| ISSN: | 2651-4060 |