An interventional study of Diaphragm Training in Dysphagia, sponsored by Copka Sonpashan. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 60 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-05-01.
Sponsored by Copka Sonpashan · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the Diaphragm Training on swallowing function in Elderly Nursing Home Residents (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address: the effects of Diaphragm Training on swallowing function and quality of life in Elderly Nursing Home Residents. All participants are divided into 2 groups. The intervention group is required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Diaphragm Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 30 minutes each.
Diaphragm training for dysphagia in elderly nursing home residents involves exercises and techniques aimed at strengthening the diaphragm muscle to improve swallowing function. Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is common among older adults and can lead to complications such as malnutrition, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia. Diaphragm training may include breathing exercises, postural adjustments, and swallowing maneuvers designed to enhance coordination and strength in the muscles involved in the swallowing process. By targeting the diaphragm, which plays a crucial role in breathing and swallowing coordination, this training approach aims to alleviate dysphagia symptoms and improve overall swallowing function in elderly nursing home residents, thus enhancing their quality of life and reducing the risk of associated health complications.
The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the Diaphragm Training on swallowing function in Elderly Nursing Home Residents (≥60 year old) with swallowing disorders. It primarily aims to address: the effects of Diaphragm Training on swallowing function and quality of life in Elderly Nursing Home Residents. All participants are divided into 2 groups. The intervention group is required to undergo a continuous three-week (21 days) Diaphragm Training, with weekends off and training conducted only on weekdays. The training will be conducted two sessions per day, lasting 30 minutes each.
Exclusion Criteria:
Diaphragm Training will be given twice a day and 30min per time.
Behavioral: Diaphragm Training
No intervention will be applied.
Diaphragm training includes both active and passive methods. Passive training involves placing weights on the participant's abdomen to provide resistance during breathing. Active training involves instructing participants to practice diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
Gugging Swallowing Screen
The Gugging Swallowing Screen is used to assess dysphagia. The Screen consists of 10 items covering various aspects of swallowing, including oral and pharyngeal muscle function, oral sensation, tongue coordination, and more. The total scores range from 1 to 20, with lower scores indicating more severe dysphagia.
Time frame: day 1 and day 21
Time consumed in eating
We require participants to eat a lunch according to their daily intake and habits, and count the time consumed
Time frame: day 1 and day 21
Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire
The Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire (SWAL-QOL) is a validated tool used to assess the impact of swallowing difficulties on quality of life. It is a 44-item questionnaire designed to measure the physical, emotional, and social domains of swallowing-related quality of life.The higher final scores indicate the better life quality. The total score will be converted into a standard percentage
Time frame: day 1 and day 21
Dysphagia Handicap Index
Dysphagia Handicap Index is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess the impact of dysphagia on an individual's quality of life. It typically consists of multiple questions related to the physical, functional, and emotional aspects of swallowing difficulties. The total score range varies between 0 and 100. A higher score indicates a greater perceived impact of dysphagia on the individual's quality of life.
Time frame: day 1 and day 21
Eating Assessment Tool-10
Subjective perception of swallowing function was assessed using the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (EAT-10). The EAT-10 comprises 10 questions that assess various aspects of swallowing function. Each question is scored on a scale from 0 to 4, indicating the severity of swallowing difficulty, with 0 for no difficulty and 4 for severe difficulty. Participants could rate it based on the subjective perception. The total score on the EAT-10 ranges from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating more severe swallowing disorders.
Time frame: day 1 and day 21
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