Relationship between swallowing functions and health ‐related quality of life among community‐dwelling dependent older individuals

ConclusionAn increasing risk of dysphagia can lead to a deterioration in the health‐related QOL among community‐dwelling dependent older individuals. This implies that homecare interventions that address the deterioration of swallowing and the risk of dysphagia could be in high demand in the future.
Source: Japan Journal of Nursing Science - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research
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