Skill training for swallowing rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson's disease.

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2014.03.001

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Skill training for swallowing rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Published Jul 1, 2014 · R. P. Athukorala, Richard D. Jones, Oshrat Sella

Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation

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Key takeawaySkill training effectively improves swallowing rate, biomechanical parameters, and swallowing-related quality of life in Parkinson's disease patients, with short-term retention of treatment effects.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Skill training for swallowing rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson's disease.

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