Evaluation of dysphagia risk, nutritional status and caloric intake in elderly patients with Alzheimer's

Authors

  • Vanessa Fernanda Goes Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste
  • Pâmela Billig Mello-Carpes Universidade Federal do Pampa
  • Lilian Oliveira de Oliveira Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Jaqueline Hack Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste; Departamento de Nutrição
  • Marcela Magro Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste; Departamento de Nutrição
  • Juliana Sartori Bonini Universidade Estadual do Centro-Oeste; Departamento de Farmácia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3252.2418

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the risk of dysphagia and its relationship with the stage of Alzheimer's Disease, as well as the relationship between the risk of dysphagia and nutritional status and caloric intake in elderly people with Alzheimer's disease. METHODS: the sample consisted of 30 subjects of both genders with probable Alzheimer's disease. The stage of the disease, nutritional status, energy intake, and risk of dysphagia were assessed. RESULTS: it was found that increased risk of dysphagia is associated with the advance in the stages of Alzheimer's disease and that even patients in the early stages of disease have a slight risk of developing dysphagia. No association was found between nutritional status and the risk of dysphagia. High levels of inadequate intake of micronutrients were also verified in the patients. CONCLUSION: an association between dysphagia and the development of Alzheimer's disease was found. The results indicate the need to monitor the presence of dysphagia and the micronutrient intake in patients with Alzheimer's disease.

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Published

2014-04-01

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 2 (2014)

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Original Articles

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Evaluation of dysphagia risk, nutritional status and caloric intake in elderly patients with Alzheimer’s . (2014). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 22(2), 317-324. https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-1169.3252.2418