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Swallowing function and nutritional status in Japanese elderly people receiving home-care services: A 1-year longitudinal study

Authors: Y. Okabe, M. Furuta, S. Akifusa, K. Takeuchi, M. Adachi, T. Kinoshita, T. Kikutani, S. Nakamura, Yoshihisa Yamashita

Published in: The journal of nutrition, health & aging | Issue 7/2016

Abstract

Objectives

Malnutrition is a serious health concern for frail elderly people. Poor oral function leading to insufficient food intake can contribute to the development of malnutrition. In the present study, we explored the longitudinal association of malnutrition with oral function, including oral health status and swallowing function, in elderly people receiving home nursing care.

Design

Prospective observational cohort study with 1-year follow-up.

Setting

Two mid-sized cities in Fukuoka, Japan from November 2010 to March 2012.

Participants

One hundred and ninety-seven individuals, aged ≥ 60 years, living at home and receiving homecare services because of physical disabilities, without malnutrition.

Measurements

Oral health status, swallowing function, taking modified-texture diets such as minced or pureed foods, nutritional status, cognitive function, and activities of daily living were assessed at baseline. The associations between malnutrition at 1-year follow-up and these related factors were analyzed using a logistic regression model.

Results

Swallowing disorders [risk ratio (RR): 5.21, 95% confidence interval (95% CI): 1.65–16.43] were associated with malnutrition. On the other hand, oral health status did not have a direct association with malnutrition.

Conclusion

Swallowing disorders may be associated with the incidence of malnutrition in elderly people receiving home-care. The findings indicate that maintaining swallowing function may contribute to the prevention of malnutrition in frail elderly people.

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Title: Swallowing function and nutritional status in Japanese elderly people receiving home-care services: A 1-year longitudinal study
Authors: Y. Okabe
M. Furuta
S. Akifusa
K. Takeuchi
M. Adachi
T. Kinoshita
T. Kikutani
S. Nakamura
Yoshihisa Yamashita
Publication date: 01-07-2016
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: The journal of nutrition, health & aging / Issue 7/2016
Print ISSN: 1279-7707
Electronic ISSN: 1760-4788
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-015-0645-2

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