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Impact of Swallowing Impairment on Quality of Life of Individuals with Dysphagia

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To explore oral intake and quality of life measures among individuals with dysphagia. This cross-sectional study with purposive sampling included 15 individuals with dysphagia. Functional oral intake scale (FOIS) and Dysphagia Quality of Life questionnaire in Marathi (DQOL-QM) were administered on individuals with dysphagia to evaluate oral intake levels and swallow related quality of life respectively. Data was collected using the interview method via tele-mode. Statistical analysis using Spearman’s rank correlation revealed significant negative correlation (ρ = − 0.87) between oral intake and overall quality of life of the individuals with dysphagia. This negative impact was observed across all the domains of their quality of life. A considerable negative impact on quality of life was observed with declining oral intake of the individual with dysphagia. As oral intake plays an important role in the quality of life, decisions regarding the mode of feeding must be guided by the preferences of the individual and their family. strategies that enhance oral intake improves quality of life of dysphagic individual.

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George, R.G., Jagtap, M. Impact of Swallowing Impairment on Quality of Life of Individuals with Dysphagia. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 74 (Suppl 3), 5473–5477 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-021-02798-0

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