Quality of Life in Dysphagia in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review
Revista CEFAC – Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences and Education Journal
Carneiro, D., Belo, L. R., et al. (2013).
Revista CEFAC – Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences and Education Journal, 15(5), 1347-1356.
This systematic review investigates the adequacy of the Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire in assessing dysphagia in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
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Published studies of all research designs
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<div>While limited by only two studies, the review suggests that the Swallowing Quality of Life Questionnaire is an adequate instrument to assess swallowing quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease and can be used to understand the overall psychosocial impact of swallowing function. Further research is warranted.</div>
