Fonoaudiología-Pregrado

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    Frecuencia de disfagia en adultos mayores de los geriátricos privados del cantón Cuenca, periodos 2025 - 2026
    (Universidad de Cuenca. Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, 2026-02-26) Gutiérrez Lozada, María José; Garaycochea Castillo, Cristina María; Vanegas Bravo, Marcia Alexandra
    Background: Aging is a stage of life characterized by the progressive deteriorationof cognitive and physical abilities, increasing susceptibility to various pathologies. Amongtheseis dysphagia, defined as difficulty in passing food from the mouth to the stomach, a conditionthat can compromise the health of older adults by promoting episodes of aspirationand/or penetration. The objective of this research project was to determine the frequencyof dysphagia in older adults in private nursing homes in the canton of Cuenca during theperiod2025-2026. Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. Theinstruments used were the data collection form, the GUSS (Gugging SwallowingScreen) test, and sections of the MBGR (Orofacial Myofunctional Assessment) protocol. Thedatawere analyzed using SPSS 29.0 ( Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version2022. Results: The sample studied consisted of 81 older adults: 55.6% had mild dysphagia, 29.6%had moderate dysphagia, 6.2% had severe dysphagia, and 8.6% did not have dysphagia. The results obtained are consistent with previous research and demonstrate theneedtostrengthen early detection and timely intervention by speech therapists, in coordinationwiththe rest of the healthcare team and caregivers, in order to preserve the quality of lifeof thispopulation.