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  • This study investigates the effects of dysphagia rehabilitation on older patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a super-aged society, emphasizing the necessity for effective management in community hospitals.
  • A retrospective review of 732 patients aged 65 and older indicated that around 55.1% needed dysphagia rehabilitation, which notably enhanced their caloric intake and BMI, along with improvements in their activities of daily living (ADL) by discharge.
  • The findings suggest that integrating dysphagia rehabilitation into cardiac care can significantly improve the quality of life for older patients with CVD, making it a crucial component of their overall treatment.

Article Abstract

Purpose: This study assessed the characteristics, management, and outcomes of dysphagia rehabilitation in older patients with CVD in a super-aged society, highlighting the need for comprehensive management strategies in community hospital settings. It aimed to uncover valuable insights into the benefits of integrating dysphagia rehabilitation with cardiac care in patient management.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of patients with CVD aged ≥ 65 years who were admitted to Niigata Minami Hospital between January 2019 and December 2021. We focused on patients requiring dysphagia rehabilitation and assessing the effects of these interventions on recovery.

Results: The study included 732 participants with an average age of 86.0 ± 7.8 years, of whom 41.9% were male. Approximately 55.1% required dysphagia rehabilitation. Dysphagia rehabilitation significantly improved oral caloric intake and BMI in patients who underwent rehabilitation, and these improvements were comparable to those in patients who did not require dysphagia rehabilitation. Significant enhancement in the ADL of patients was observed at discharge. Patients who required dysphagia rehabilitation also had longer hospital stays and were more likely to be discharged to nursing facilities.

Conclusion: Dysphagia is common in older patients with CVD, and dysphagia rehabilitation positively affects the maintenance of nutritional status and helps patients achieve ADL independence at discharge. This study highlights the importance of integrating dysphagia rehabilitation into ordinary cardiac rehabilitation programs for older patients with CVD to improve their QOL.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11632028PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s41999-024-01031-9DOI Listing

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