Category: Parkinson's Disease: Non-Motor Symptoms
Objective: To evaluate the presence of dysphagia in patients with Parkinson Disease (PD) and determine associated factors and possible clinical predictors.
Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is characterized by a combination of motor and non-motor dysfunction. Dysphagia is a common symptom in PD, though it is still too frequently underdiagnosed. More than 80 % of patients with PD develop dysphagia during the course of their disease and can cause serious complications including malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and premature mortality.
Method: We performed a community-based cohort of individuals with PD who were asked to enroll the study. All patients underwent screening of swallowing, by means of EAT-10 and volume-viscosity swallow test, speech-language assessment using PRAAT software, posture evaluation and a neuropsychological assessment at baseline.
Results: We assessed 205 patients from one center (ASPARBI). Primary outcome measured was the presence of efficacy and security problems during swallowing in 36% of the sample, 30% experienced drooling and 34% had speech problems.
Conclusion: Dysphagia is a relevant non-motor symptom in P. Clinical research to evaluate diagnostic screening methods and possible treatments are important to prevent complications.
To cite this abstract in AMA style:
M. Carmona-Abellan, A. Ibargutxi, E. Gómez, N. Zuza, B. Díez-Arrola, K. Berganzo, C. Garcia-Monco, J. Zabala, A. Bilbao, U. Pequeño. Dysphagia in Parkinson’s disease [abstract]. Mov Disord. 2023; 38 (suppl 1). https://www.mdsabstracts.org/abstract/dysphagia-in-parkinsons-disease/. Accessed November 10, 2024.« Back to 2023 International Congress
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