ArticleDysphagia2017
Trends in Research Literature Describing Dysphagia in Motor Neuron Diseases (MND): A Scoping Review.
Article in Dysphagia, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Cited by 27 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
27 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Impact of tongue exercise on hypoglossal axis survival, structure, and output in a rodent model of hypoglossal motor neuron degeneration.Journal of neurophysiology · 2026Article
- Classifying neurogenic dysphagia as a movement disorder.Brain : a journal of neurology · 2025Review
- Living with Dysphagia and Dysarthria: A Qualitative Exploration of the Perspectives of People with Motor Neuron Disease and Their Caregivers.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Sensory Changes Related to Swallowing in Motor Neurone Disease.Dysphagia · 2025Review
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- A Case Presentation in Management of Dysphagia and Dysarthria Caused due to Organophosphorus and Carbamate Insecticide Poisoning.Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India · 2024Article
- The Current State and Future Directions of Swallowing Care in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.Current physical medicine and rehabilitation reports · 2023Article
- Functional Lingual Pressure Thresholds for Swallowing Safety and Efficiency Impairments in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.Dysphagia · 2023Article
- Maximum lingual pressure impacts both swallowing safety and efficiency in individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2023Article
- Use of Pharyngeal High-Resolution Manometry to Evaluate Dysphagia in Adults with Motor Neurone Disease: A Scoping Review.Dysphagia · 2022Article
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- Swallowing Safety and Efficiency Impairment Profiles in Individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.Dysphagia · 2022Article
- Predicting dysphagia onset in patients with ALS: the ALS dysphagia risk score.Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis & frontotemporal degeneration · 2022Article
- A Strength Endurance Exercise Paradigm Mitigates Deficits in Hypoglossal-Tongue Axis Function, Strength, and Structure in a Rodent Model of Hypoglossal Motor Neuron Degeneration.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2022Article
- Emergencies cards for neuromuscular disorders 1Acta myologica : myopathies and cardiomyopathies : official journal of the Mediterranean Society of Myology · 2022Article
- Characterizing Swallows From People With Neurodegenerative Diseases Using High-Resolution Cervical Auscultation Signals and Temporal and Spatial Swallow Kinematic Measurements.Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR · 2021Article
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- The cumulative incidence of dysphagia and dysphagia-free survival in persons diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.Muscle & nerve · 2021Article
Corrections and comments
- Erratum issued
Authors and funding
4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Dysphagia in motor neuron diseases (MNDs) is highly complex, affecting all stages of swallowing and leading to impaired swallowing safety and efficiency. In order to explore the degree to which research is capturing the symptom of dysphagia in MND, we conducted a scoping review of the existing literature. The primary aims of this review were to identify common themes within the literature on dysphagia in MND, explore patterns and trends in research focus, and identify if any imbalances exist between the research themes related to dysphagia description and management. A comprehensive search strategy yielded 1690 unique articles for review. Following relevance screening, a total of 157 articles were included in the synthesis. Relevant data and keywords were extracted from each article and grouped into themes. Frequency estimates were calculated for each theme to identify trends across research literature. Swallowing impairment in MNDs is described in a variety of ways across current research. The most commonly reported theme was Aspiration/Penetration, mentioned in 73.2% of all included articles; a significant imbalance was identified between reports of swallowing safety and efficiency (p = 0.008). The most frequently reported theme related to dysphagia management was Enteral Nutrition, and very few studies have reported on the efficacy of Rehabilitation/Compensatory recommendations. It is suggested that researchers and clinicians remain mindful of imbalances and gaps in research, and aim to characterize dysphagia in MNDs in a comprehensive manner. Further research investigating discrete, measureable changes in swallowing pathophysiology would be beneficial to delineate the key factors contributing to impaired swallowing safety and efficiency.
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