ERIC Number: EJ909555
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Dec
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Swallow Characteristics in Patients with Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy
Palmer, Phyllis M.; Neel, Amy T.; Sprouls, Gwyneth; Morrison, Leslie
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, v53 n6 p1567-1578 Dec 2010
Purpose: This prospective investigation evaluates oral weakness and its impact on swallow function, weight, and quality of life in patients with oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy (OPMD). Method: Intraoral pressure, swallow pressure, and endurance were measured using an Iowa Oral Performance Instrument in participants with OPMD and matched controls. Timed water swallow, weight, and quality of life were also assessed. Results: Participants with OPMD were weaker than controls. Oral weakness impacted strength, swallow pressure, swallow capacity, swallow volume, swallow time, and quality of life. Tongue endurance was not affected by oral weakness. Conclusion: This investigation provides further insight into the swallow function of patients with myopathic disease. Muscle fiber loss leads to weakness, which results in reductions in swallow function and quality of life. Weight and endurance are not greatly altered.
Descriptors: Investigations, Quality of Life, Patients, Muscular Strength, Human Body, Diagnostic Tests, Measures (Individuals), Psychomotor Skills, Physiology, Genetic Disorders
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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