Prevalence of impaired swallowing in institutionalized older people in taiwan.

Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of impaired swallowing in residents at long-term care facilities (LTCFs) in Taiwan.

Design: A chart review, a structured questionnaire completed at interview, a neurological examination, and a timed swallowing test were used to assess impairment and to gather demographic data.

Setting: Nine skilled nursing facilities and nine intermediate-care facilities in metropolitan Taipei.