2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
investigation of compensatory posture that based scientific evidence to feed dysphagia patient safely
| Project/Area Number |
22792126
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Social dentistry
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| Research Institution | Nihon University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2010 – 2011
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| Keywords | 老年歯科学 |
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| Research Abstract |
The reclining posture was reported as helpful to feed patient with dysphagia. But we sometimes observe more aspiration in reclining posture rather than upright posture. Therefore, we investigated the effect of reclining posture on swallowing pressure. In result, resting pressure of upper esophageal sphincter increased by reclining posture. Effect of gravity was possible to disturb successful opening of upper esophageal sphincter.
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