Publications by authors named "Kumiko Sakaguchi"
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigated factors predicting persistent swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) after a stroke, focusing on parameters related to muscle loss (sarcopenia) in 302 patients diagnosed with cerebral infarction or hemorrhage.
- - Key findings indicated that older age, lower tongue pressure, and weaker grip strength were significant predictors of dysphagia at discharge, while other factors like sex and skeletal muscle mass index did not show a strong correlation.
- - The research concluded that muscle strength is a better indicator of ongoing dysphagia than muscle mass, highlighting the importance of evaluating muscle function in stroke recovery.
