Publications by authors named "M Itoda"
Background: Age and sex differences in sarcopenic dysphagia are unknown. The purpose is to characterize age and sex differences in sarcopenic dysphagia.
Methods: A cross-sectional and retrospective cohort study using information from the Japanese database on sarcopenic dysphagia was performed.
Objectives: Teledentistry could be effective in managing oral health through the provision of oral hygiene instruction and diagnostic services. This study aimed to assess the perception and usefulness of teledentistry in Japanese long-term care facilities.
Methods: We conducted a questionnaire survey to compare related factors of the usefulness of teledentistry and identify issues in its implementation.
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- * The study involved 142 subjects split into older (≥65 years) and younger (≤39 years) groups, measuring the muscle area using ultrasound.
- * Found that cut-off values for identifying low geniohyoid muscle mass were 172.5 mm for women and 194.7 mm for men, useful for diagnosing sarcopenic dysphagia.
Article Synopsis
- - This study examined how eating and swallowing functions relate to health outcomes (like hospitalizations or survival) in elderly people living in long-term care in Japan over one year.
- - Researchers assessed various factors (like drooling, coughing, and tongue movement) and collected demographic information to distinguish between those who experienced death/hospitalization and those who survived.
- - The findings revealed significant links between certain eating and swallowing issues and health outcomes, suggesting that caregivers could use simple assessments for early detection and intervention to improve care and prevent serious conditions.
Purpose: To investigate whether the involvement of both registered dietitians and dental hygienists results in greater improvement in swallowing function and activities of daily living (ADL) in patients with dysphagia undergoing rehabilitation.
Methods: Of 467 patients enrolled in the Japanese Sarcopenic Dysphagia database, 433 met the study eligibility criteria in a retrospective cohort study. Patients were divided into two groups based on whether or not they received intervention by both registered dietitians and dental hygienists.