Frontiers in Nutrition
Enhanced swallowing care had some early benefits in older adults
In a randomized trial, 600 hospitalized adults with swallowing difficulties received one of two care programs; most differences were no longer evident at six months.In a randomized trial, 600 hospitalized adults with swallowing difficulties received one of two care programs; most differences were no longer evident at six months.
Accepted, not yet published: randomized trial · 600 peopleInterventions
Who was studied600 hospitalized older adults with oropharyngeal dysphagia, six months
What changedQuality of life was better with enhanced swallowing care than with the minimal program at one month
The catchRecovery after hospitalization could explain improvements shared by both care programs