Publications by authors named "Jill Zielinski"
Swallowing disorders (dysphagia) are associated with malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and mortality in older adults. Strengthening interventions have shown promising results, but the effectiveness of treating dysphagia in older adults remains to be established. The Swallow STRengthening OropharyNGeal (Swallow STRONG) Program is a multidisciplinary program that employs a specific approach to oropharyngeal strengthening-device-facilitated (D-F) isometric progressive resistance oropharyngeal (I-PRO) therapy-with the goal of reducing health-related sequelae in veterans with dysphagia.
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- The study evaluated different viscosities of liquid barium used in swallowing assessments to determine the need for thickening agents for safety.
- 25 adult males participated, with 16 completing assessments using three barium viscosities: nectar, thin honey, and thick honey.
- Results showed no significant differences in airway invasion or residue between thin and thick honey, but significantly more airway issues and residue occurred with nectar, indicating that thin honey is safer and preferred by patients.