A low phase angle determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis is associated with oropharyngeal dysphagia among institutionalized older adults

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE The aim was to evaluate the prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) and its association with body composition by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and functionality among institutionalized older adults. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted. The swallowing function...

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Main Author: Reyes-Torres,Carlos Alberto (author)
Other Authors: Castillo-Martínez,Lilia (author), Ramos-Vázquez,Aniela Giselle (author), Chávez-Moreno,Diana Victoria (author), Serralde-Zúñiga,Aurora Elizabeth (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2021
Subjects:
Oropharyngeal dysphagia
Sarcopenia
Home for the aged
Dependence
Clinical
Muscle strength
Nutrition
Nurses
Acute care
Clinical research
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0104-42302021000901161
Country:Brazil
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