| Theme |
Working in Cooperation with Other Departments for Dialysis Treatment -- Centered Mainly on Easily Overlooked Conditions |
| Title |
Strategies for early detection of dysphagia |
| Author |
Kohei Teramoto |
Department of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Nihon University School of Dentistry |
| Author |
Haruka Tohara |
Department of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, Nihon University School of Dentistry |
| [ Summary ] |
Dysphagia is difficult to detect in the early stages. This is also the case for elderly dyalysis patients. When medical staffs must employ appropriate precise evaluations, it is important that they have accurate knowledge to evaluate the patients' stage. However, when symptoms are severe and widespread examinations should not be over used. In addition, when dysphagia produces less subjective symptoms and dementia or age are factors, it becomes more difficult to gather the patients' background information. As a result, a broad outlook for interviews and evaluations is significantly important when consulting patients. This paper will present methods for conducting efficient screenings of patients who require precise evaluation. |