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04-01-2025 | Research Paper

Association between dysphagia and social isolation in community-dwelling older people

Authors: Takuya Maeda, Naoto Kamide, Masataka Ando, Takeshi Murakami, Miki Sakamoto, Takuya Sawada, Yoshitaka Shiba

Published in: European Geriatric Medicine

Key summary points

Aim

This study investigated the association of dysphagia with social isolation in community-dwelling older people.

Findings

Dysphagia was significantly associated with social isolation, even after adjusting for physical function, cognitive function, and confounding factors.

Message

Dysphagia should be evaluated in community-dwelling older people at risk of social isolation.

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Title: Association between dysphagia and social isolation in community-dwelling older people
Authors: Takuya Maeda
Naoto Kamide
Masataka Ando
Takeshi Murakami
Miki Sakamoto
Takuya Sawada
Yoshitaka Shiba
Publication date: 04-01-2025
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: European Geriatric Medicine
Electronic ISSN: 1878-7657
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s41999-024-01140-5

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