• 보건의료산업학회지
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.167-177
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• 2013

This study was to evaluate the influences of swallowing function on quality of life and activity of daily living of inpatients in geriatric hospital. The subjects were consisted of elderly patients over the age of 65, 50 people in geriatric hospital of gwangju and jeonnam area. The results are as follows: First, swallowing function score of the subjects is $29.90{\pm}5.27$, SWAL-QOL score is $158.12{\pm}33.36$, ADL score is $80.40{\pm}22.91$. Second, swallowing function, SWAL-QOL details and ADL details of each other showed a statistically significant correlation. Third, the items of swallowing function affecting on quality of life are 'oral cavity in residue', 'to eat solid food', and 'phlegm obstructs the throat'. In conclusion, this study showed that swallowing function of inpatients in geriatric hospital is closely associated with the quality of life and the activity of daily living. Therefore, future development of programs for the improvement of swallowing function is required in order to improve the quality of life of inpatients in geriatric hospital.

• 한국엔터테인먼트산업학회논문지
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• 제13권7호
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• pp.449-459
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• 2019

본 연구는 장기 요양시설에 거주하는 치매환자들을 대상으로 구강관리 실태를 평가하고 이것이 삼킴 기능과 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 영향을 연구하였다. 광주, 전남에 위치한 장기요양기관에 입소한 치매환자 60명을 대상으로 구강관리, 삼킴곤란 임상척도와 구강건강관련 삶의 질을 측정하였다. 결과는 첫째, 장기요양시설을 이용하는 치매환자의 구강관리가 삼킴기능과 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 미치는 영향은 구강관리 점수에 따라 삼킴기능과 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 각각 유의한 차이를 나타내었다(p<.05)(p<.01). 둘째, 치매환자의 구강관리, 삼킴기능과 구강 건강관련 삶의 질의 관계를 알아본 결과, 치매환자의 구강관리는 삼킴기능(r=.405, p<.01), 구강건강관련 삶의 질(r=.462, p<.01) 그리고 삼킴기능은 구강건강관련 삶의 질(r=.351, p<.01)과 유의한 상관관계를 나타내었다. 따라서, 장기 요양시설 이용자의 구강관리는 삼킴 기능과 구강건강관련 삶의 질에 매우 밀접한 관련을 나타내었다.

• 한국전문물리치료학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.63-72
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• 2014

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) on the swallowing function of stroke patients. Twelve-week PNF (facial, tongue, and breathing exercise) was applied in the experimental group consisting of 12 subjects, and a general swallowing exercise program was applied to the control group consisting of 12 subjects. In addition, the signs of improvement in the stroke patients (N=24) swallowing function were examined by conducting a video fluoroscopic swallowing study. The data were analyzed using the SPSS ver. 21.0 program, which was also utilized to gain statistical information (percentage, mean, and standard deviation), and paired t-test was conducted. As a result of the analyses, the following conclusions were arrived at. The 12-week PNF significantly improved the functional dysphagia scale, penetration-aspiration scale, pharyngeal transit time, swallowing response time, residue in valleculae, and residue in pyriform sinuses enhanced swallowing functions of the stroke patients (p<.05). In conclusion, the PNF intervention in the swallowing function of the stroke patients was found to be an effective exercise program.

• 한국전자통신학회논문지
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• 제8권9호
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• pp.1413-1420
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• 2013

연구는 직접 삼킴 치료가 삼킴 기능 회복과 삶의 질에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 실시하였다. 연구는 뇌졸중 환자 중 삼킴장애로 진단받은 1명의 환자를 2012년 12월 3일부터 동년 12월 21일 까지 3주간 실시하였다. 연구 디자인은 개별사례 연구 방법 중 반전 설계(AB)를 이용하였다. 직접 삼킴 치료는 주 5회, 1회기에 20분씩, 총 10회기를 실시하였고, 결과는 기초선과 직접 삼킴 치료 기간의 점수 차이를 비교하여 분석하였다. 직접 삼킴 치료 후에 뇌졸중 환자의 삼킴 기능은 향상되었고 향상된 삼킴 기능은 삶의 질 향상에 긍정적인 영향을 미쳤다. 이러한 결과를 근거로 임상에서는 직접 삼킴 치료가 가능한 대상자은 조기에 구강 섭취를 통한 직접 삼킴 치료를 실시해 환자들의 삼킴 기능과 삶의 질을 향상시킬 수 있도록 노력해야 할 것이다.

• 대한지역사회작업치료학회지
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.23-34
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• 2015

목적 : 신경근 전기자극치료와 함께 적용된 자가 삼킴 운동이 삼킴 장애 환자의 삼킴 기능 향상에 미치는 효과를 알아보고자 하였다. 연구방법 : 2013년 5월부터 2015년 4월까지 서울 소재 A 종합병원에서 삼킴 장애로 진단받아 삼킴 재활치료가 의뢰된 입원 환자들을 대조군과 실험군으로 나누었다. 두 군 모두 VitalStim을 이용해 신경근 전기자극치료를 받는 60분 동안 30분간 삼킴 재활치료를 받았고, 실험군은 추가적으로 남는 30분간 자가 삼킴 운동 프로그램을 시행하였다. 중재는 3주간 주 5회 진행되었다. 의무기록 열람을 통해 대상자들의 일반적 정보를 조사하였고, 중재 전후 삼킴 기능의 변화를 알아보기 위해 비디오 투시 삼킴 장애 검사와 침습-흡인 척도를 시행하였다. 결과 : 중재 전 두 군의 삼킴 기능에 유의한 차이가 없었다. 중재 전후 대조군은 비디오 투시 삼킴 장애 척도 총점, 조롱박오목의 잔여물과 흡인에서 유의한 차이를 보였고, 실험군은 비디오 투시 삼킴 장애 척도 총점, 후두개계곡의 잔여물, 조롱박오목의 잔여물에서 유의한 차이를 보였다(p<.05). 중재 전후 대조군과 실험군의 삼킴 기능 차이를 비교한 결과 유의한 차이가 없었다. 결론 : 신경근 전기자극치료와 함께 적용된 삼킴 재활치료 또는 삼킴 재활치료와 자가 삼킴 운동이 삼킴 장애 환자의 인후두 기능 향상에 유의한 영향을 미침을 알 수 있었으나 추가적으로 적용된 자가 삼킴 운동이 유의한 변수로 작용하지 않음을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한두경부종양학회지
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• 제25권2호
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• pp.119-122
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• 2009

Objectives : Ablation of carcinoma of the tongue leads to deficits in speech and swallowing, but none to date has provided all of the qualities of mobility and sensation to simulate the complex function of the tongue. The authors evaluated postoperative swallowing and pronouncing function in patients who underwent tongue reconstruction using free flap. Material and Methods : This is a retrospective review documenting the outcome of 42 patients between January of 1991 and August of 2008. We classified patients according to the size of resection of the tongue like as 7 partial glossectomy, 25 hemiglossectomy, 2 subtotal glossectomy, and 8 total glossectomy. Swallowing function was graded into 4 point scale and pronouncing function was analyzed using picture consonant articulation test. Aspiration was evaluated with videofluoroscopic swallowing study. Results : The average points for swallowing function were 3.43 in partial glossectomy, 3.52 in hemiglossectomy, 3 in subtotal glossectomy, and 2.63 in total glossectomy. The percentage of consonants correct showed 76.5% in partial glossectomy, 72.29% in hemiglossectomy, 47.69% in subtotal glossectomy, and 29.94% in total glossectomy. Aspiration was noted in 3 patients(1 hemiglossectomy and 2 total glossectomy) and 2 total glossectomy patients were taken permanent feeding gastrostomy. Conclusion : Free flap gave us proper volume in tongue reconstruction and showed good result in preserving swallowing function. Swallowing function difference according to the size of defect showed no statistical significance, whereas articulation function was shown to decrease in accuracy as the size of defect was larger.

• 대한물리의학회지
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• 제13권2호
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• pp.89-95
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• 2018

PURPOSE: We aimed to study the effect of head-lift exercise on the neck strength and swallowing function in patients with stroke. METHODS: Our study included 20 patients with stroke hemiparesis. All patients were randomly allocated to either the head-lift exercise or the conventional swallowing therapy group, and each group included 10 patients. All patients underwent the exercise over a mean period of 30 min daily for 6 weeks. Neck strength and swallowing function were assessed prior to and 6 weeks following the training period. We used a paired t-test to compare the within-group change before and after the intervention. We used an independent t-test to compare the between-group difference. The statistical significance level was set at ${\alpha}=.05$ for all variables. RESULTS: The head-lift exercise group showed a significant within-group change in terms of the neck strength and swallowing function (p<.05). The conventional swallowing therapy group also showed a statistically significant change (p<.05). A statistically significant difference was observed between the head-lift exercise and the conventional swallowing therapy group with regard to the change in both, the neck strength and swallowing function after application of the intervention (p<.05). CONCLUSION: This study provides valuable information for future studies in this field. Further studies involving a wider range of patients and a longer experiment span are required to strengthen the results of our study.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.7-12
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• 2022

Tracheostomy refers to a surgical incision created in the neck to allow direct air entry into the trachea bypassing the upper respiratory tract including the oral and nasal cavities. Normal vocalization and swallowing are limited immediately postoperatively; however, gradual recovery of vocalization and swallowing function can be initiated, following improvement in the causative condition that necessitated the tracheostomy. Duration of the tracheostomy depends upon the patient's condition, and the degree of vocalization and swallowing function recovery after tracheostomy tube removal varies widely across patients. In this review, we investigated the changes associated with vocalization and swallowing function in patients who underwent tracheostomy and have discussed the various approaches and voice rehabilitation treatments to aid with normal recovery.

• 대한통합의학회지
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• 제5권4호
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• pp.31-39
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• 2017

Purpose : The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of short neck flexor strengthening in proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and neuromuscular electrical stimulation on swallowing function in patients with chronic stroke and to provide basic data for swallowing rehabilitation in stroke patients. Method : The study involved 30 chronic stroke patients who visited ${\bigcirc}{\bigcirc}$ General Hospital in Daegu Metropolitan City between March and July, 2017. The subjects were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n=15) or a control group (n=15). Both groups underwent traditional swallowing rehabilitation therapy for 30 minutes five times a week over a six-week period. The experimental group performed short neck flexor exercises, which are part of the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, for 30 minutes three times a week over a six-week period. The control group performed neuromuscular electrical stimulation for 30 minutes three times a week over a six-week period. Based on its results, changes in the patients' swallowing function and degree of food intake were analyzed. Result : In terms of the ASHA NOMS scale and new VFSS scale, the experimental group and the control group showed statistically significant changes in ten sub-items and six sub-items, respectively. Statistically significant differences in one sub-item were found between the groups. Conclusion : PNF-based short neck flexion exercise appear to be effective at improving swallowing function of stroke patients with dysphagia.

• 치위생과학회지
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• 제23권2호
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• pp.69-87
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• 2023

Background: Swallowing function deterioration is a common problem experienced by older adults worldwide. Many studies have been conducted to improve swallowing function in older adults; however, due to differences in intervention methods and study designs, it is difficult to draw a common conclusion. This study aimed to analyze trends and intervention methods in studies of swallowing function intervention for older adults conducted from 2010 to 2022, to establish a systematic approach for developing interventions to improve swallowing function in older adults and to provide evidence for this approach. Methods: Literature research was conducted for studies published between 2010 and 2022 that applied to swallow function interventions to adults aged 60 years or older. Databases including PubMed, Medline, RISS, Science On, KISS, and KCI were used. From a total of 1,164 articles searched using keywords, 20 articles were selected for final analysis. Results: The number of published articles steadily increased over time, and the intervention period was most commonly 6 or 8 weeks. The types of interventions included focused exercises to improve oral muscle strength in 12 articles and programs incorporating education, practice, and expert management in 8 articles. Among the focused exercises, tongue-strengthening exercises were most common in 4 articles. The evaluation variables for intervention effects were muscle strength evaluation, oral function evaluation, quality of life, and oral health and hygiene status. Muscle strength and oral function evaluations were statistically significant in focused exercise interventions, while the quality of life and oral health and hygiene status was significant in program interventions. Conclusion: This literature review is meaningful as a study that can be used to select the intervention period and program contents when planning an elderly swallowing intervention program.