ArticleDiseases (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Clinical Practice Patterns of Assessment and Interventions for Elderly Patients with a Hip Fracture Who Are at Risk of Dysphagia-A Survey.
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objectiveDysphagia is common among elderly patients after hip fracture surgery and can lead to aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, and delayed rehabilitation. This study aims to present current clinical practice patterns of assessment and intervention for dysphagia in this patient group.
methodsThe study was conducted through a two-round online questionnaire targeting Danish occupational therapists with expertise in dysphagia post hip fracture.
resultsA total of 71 therapists participated in round one, and 44 (62%) completed round two. Triggers for assessment included coughing, recurrent pneumonia, voice changes, altered eating habits, unplanned weight loss, functional decline, and comorbidities; age was rarely used. Frequently used assessment tools were Facio-Oral Tract Therapy (57.1%), the Minimal Eating Observation Form-Version II (40%) and the Volume-Viscosity Swallow Test (41.4%). Key interventions included texture modification, posture correction, patient education, oral hygiene optimization, compensatory strategies, and dysphagia training; oral screens and electrical stimulation were less common.
conclusionsThis study provides a descriptive overview of current dysphagia assessment triggers, tools, and interventions used for elderly hip fracture patients in Denmark. The findings highlight clinical practice patterns that can inform future research on patient outcomes and the effectiveness of specific interventions in this population.
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