Screening of dysphagia by DYMUS (Dysphagia in multiple sclerosis) and SWALQoL (Swallowing quality of life) surveys in patients with multiple sclerosis

Tahir E., Kavaz Uştu E., Kemal Ö., Şen S., Terzi M.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS, vol.45, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 45
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.msard.2020.102397
  • Journal Name: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND RELATED DISORDERS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Keywords: Multiple sclerosis, Dysphagia, Deglutition, Patient-reported outcome measures, Quality of life, OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA, OUTCOMES TOOL, RELIABILITY, VALIDITY, VERSION, ADULTS, QUESTIONNAIRE, PREVALENCE, IMPACT, QOL
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Dysphagia is a life-threating symptom in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) because aspiration pneumonia develops as a consequence of swallowing disorders. Dysphagia can be detected by using patient-reported outcome measures in order to prevent complications.