Introdução: A aringectomia subtotal permite a preservação da função da laringe com um bom controle oncológico local da doença, além de manter uma comunicação satisfatória, traqueostomia temporária e disfagia passível de terapia fonoaudiológica. Objetivos: Descrever resultados da avaliação vocal, estruturas remanescentes, comportamento laríngeo em tarefas específicas e resultados da avaliação de deglutição; e comparar a funcionalidade das estruturas remanescentes com os parâmetros de voz e deglutição após laringectomia com cricohioidoepiglotopexia (CHEP) e traqueohioidoepiglotopexia (THEP). Método: Estudo transversal observacional comparativo em que participaram 15 indivíduos submetidos à laringectomia subtotal reconstruídos com CHEP (12) e THEP (3), após restabelecimento da alimentação via oral. Foram avaliados por meio da captação/registro de amostra de fala para análise perceptivo-auditiva, acústica e de agradabilidade da voz; nasofibrolaringoscopia para análise estrutural e exames de deglutição. Resultados: Foi observado grau acentuado de tensão e de desvio de loudness e as vozes foram consideradas desagradáveis. Quanto às estruturas remanescentes, a maioria apresentou atividade supraglótica vestibular mediana e anteroposterior moderadas durante fonação de vogais. A penetração laríngea silente foi encontrada na maioria dos indivíduos, mas nem sempre seguida de aspiração. Na comparação entre as estruturas remanescentes e os resultados funcionais de voz e deglutição, não houve significância estatística em nenhum dos parâmetros avaliados. Conclusão: Indivíduos submetidos à laringectomia subtotal mantêm disfonia acentuada e comumente episódios de penetração silente sem aspiração laringo-traqueal. Não houve significância estatística na comparação entre a funcionalidade das estruturas remanescentes e os parâmetros vocais e deglutição; o número de aritenóides preservado não se mostrou fator prognóstico para parâmetros positivos na avaliação vocal e eficiência da deglutição. Os diferentes ajustes neolaríngeos inviabilizaram estudo de correlação entre as variáveis / Introduction: Subtotal laryngectomy preserve larynx functions and allows adequate local oncological control and also provide an effective communication to the individual, temporary tracheostomy and dysphagia liable to speech-therapy intervention. Purposes: Describe results of vocal assessment, remaining structures, laryngeal behavior in specific tasks and the evaluation of swallowing; and also compare the functioning of remaining structure to voice and swallowing parameters after laryngectomy with cricohyoidoepiglottopexy (CHEP) traqueohyoidoepiglottopexy (THEP). Methods: Comparative observational cross-sectional study which counted on 15 individuals who underwent subtotal laryngectomy reconstructed with CHEP (12) and THEP (3), after re-establishment of oral feeding route. All individuals were assessed through capture/record of a speech sample for both perceptual-acoustic and voice pleasantness analysis, nasofibrolaryngoscopy for structural analysis, and swallowing examination. Results: We noticed pronounced level of tension and loudness deviation and the voices were considered little pleasant or unpleasant. Concerning remaining structure, the majority of individuals presented median vestibular supraglottic activity and moderated activity anteroposterior during phonation of vowels. Silent larynx penetration was found in the most part of individuals, although not commonly related to aspiration. The comparison between remaining structures and functioning results of voice and swallowing pointed no statistical significance among the assessed parameters. Conclusion: Individuals who underwent subtotal laryngectomy maintain pronounced dysphonia e often episodes of silent penetration without laryngotracheal aspiration. There was found no statistical significance between remaining structure functioning and both vocal and swallowing parameters; quantitatively, the maximum phonation time of arytenoid cartilage may influence on both voice pleasantness and perceptual-acoustic analysis

The purpose of this study was to determine the amount, type, and content of training acquired by SLPs presently working in dysphagia management, as well as their level of involvement. A questionnaire was sent to 97 Oregon SLPs. Of these, 77 (80%) responded, and 52 met criteria. The resulting data indicated that SLPs involved with dysphagia work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, and private practice. Seventy-two percent of the subjects have been involved with dysphagia management for less than 10 years; 79% treated between 1 and 10 patients for dysphagia the month prior to filling out the questionnaire; and 81% have provided other staff in their settings with in-service on dysphagia.

Bakgrund: Dysfagi innebär svårigheter att svälja och orsakerna till att drabbas varierar. Vardagen kan förändras drastiskt och måltiderna innefattar ofta stora utmaningar. Även spontaniteten i vardagen kan påverkas och planering inför sociala aktiviteter mer omfattande. Skam kan påverka den sociala samvaron och föranleda självisolering. Med dysfagin kommer ökade risker vid måltider som att sätta i halsen vilket i värsta fall kan leda till döden. Syfte: Syftet med studien var att belysa hur vuxna patienter som lever med dysfagi upplever sin livskvalité. Metod: Studien genomfördes som en allmän litteraturstudie, vilken baserades på tio resultatartiklar som bearbetades. Resultat: Analysen resulterade i två huvudkategorier: Dysfagin upptar hela mitt liv och Interaktion är avgörande för min livskvalité och fyra underkategorier: Dysfagin kräver all min uppmärksamhet, Känslor kring situationer i vardagen med dysfagi, Copingstrategier bidrar till hopp om framtiden samt Mina behov av stöd från vård och omsorg. Konklusion: Upplevelser som påverkade livskvaliteten hos patienterna var bland annat förändrade kostvanor och den självupplevda sociala samvaron. Goda relationer och tydlig kommunikation visade sig också ge goda förutsättningar för att förbättra livskvaliteten. / Background: Dysphagia means swallowing difficulties and the causes of the problem vary. Everyday life can change drastically, and meals often involve major challenges. Even spontaneity in everyday life can be affected and planning for social activities more extensive. Shame can affect social interaction and lead to self-isolation. With dysphagia comes increased risks during meals such as choking, which in the worst case can lead to death. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to describe how adult patients living with dysphagia experience their quality of life. Method: The study was conducted as a general literature study, which was based on ten result articles that were processed and analyzed. Results: The results generated in two main categories: Dysphagia occupies my whole life and Interaction is crucial for my quality of life and four subcategories: Dysphagia requires all my attention, Feelings about situations in everyday life with dysphagia, Coping strategies contributes hope for the future and My needs for support from care and welfare. Conclusion: Experiences that affected the quality of life included changes in dietary habits and perceived social interaction. Good relationships and clear communication also proved to provide good conditions for improving the quality of life.

Progressive disorders of airway protection, namely cough (dystussia) and swallowing (dysphagia) dysfunction, are highly prevalent in Parkinson’s disease (PD), impacting quality of life and contributing to the development of aspiration pneumonia – a leading cause of death in this population. To date, dysphagia rehabilitation has remained the primary (and often only) treatment target of choice by clinicians managing dysphagia in patients with PD and other neurodegenerative disease. This is a major concern since the progressive nature of PD makes it somewhat unreasonable to expect that treatments can fully rehabilitate swallowing dysfunction and eliminate chronic aspiration. Instead, rehabilitating cough dysfunction can serve as an adjunctive approach to promote pulmonary health. Considering that impairments in motor control and organization are primary features of PD, skill training may have a necessary role in cough rehabilitation. Despite a growing body of research supporting the feasibility and effectiveness of cough skill training, a significant gap remains in our understanding of optimal skill training parameters that maximize treatment outcomes through motor learning. This document addresses this gap in the literature in a series of three research studies. Chapter 1 will begin by reviewing the current body of literature related to normal and disordered mechanisms of airway protection dysfunction in PD, skill training as an efficacious approach to rehabilitate cough dysfunction, and motor learning considerations to maximize treatment outcomes. Chapter 2 will characterize motor performance and learning during a voluntary cough skill training paradigm, and evaluate the contributions of physiologic (i.e., lung volume) and treatment-specific (i.e., biofeedback) factors to treatment response in PD. Chapter 3 will then characterize trajectories of motor performance during multiple sessions of sensorimotor cough skill training and explore the role of task-specific predictors (i.e., variability, motor learning) on motor performance. Chapter 4 will examine the effects of cough skill training with variable practice on motor performance and motor learning and characterize contributions of laryngeal and respiratory subsystems to cough strength. This document will then conclude (Chapter 5) by synthesizing results from these studies and discussing clinical implications, limitations, and potential directions for future research.

Utilization of airway protective rehabilitation among individuals with neurodegenerative disease is astoundingly low. Yet, due to progressive decline in airway protective function and resulting health consequences such as aspiration pneumonia, the need for rehabilitation is clear. Moreover, a growing literature supports the benefit of airway protective rehabilitation in neurodegenerative populations. Therefore, it is a healthcare priority to increase treatment utilization in order to improve health and quality of life for individuals with neurodegenerative disease. Improving treatment accessibility and relevance are two approaches that have the potential to improve utilization. Despite the need to increase treatment accessibility and the growing evidence base to support the use of telehealth to increase access, a significant gap remains in our understanding of the feasibility and acceptability of telehealth to manage dysphagia in neurodegenerative disease. Moreover, little is known about patient perspectives which are critical to refine person-centered models of care that are relevant to patient’s needs. To address this important clinical research gap, this dissertation includes a series of three research studies aimed at improving accessible and relevant rehabilitation for airway protective dysfunction in neurodegenerative disease. Chapter 1 will provide an overview of the current literature as it relates to airway protective dysfunction in neurodegenerative disease, existing rehabilitation approaches, telehealth to manage dysphagia, and the need for personalized care. Chapter 2 will examine the feasibility of rehabilitating airway protection via telehealth in individuals with neurodegenerative movement disorders. Chapter 3 will then explore speech language pathologists’ (SLPs) perspectives and experiences using telehealth to manage dysphagia. Chapter 4 will characterize patient perspectives on airway protective dysfunction and treatment experience following cough skill training (CST). I will conclude (Chapter 5) by synthesizing the findings from chapters 2-4 and suggesting directions for future research.

INTRODUÇÃO: As queixas vocais e de deglutição podem ser apresentadas após o tratamento cirúrgico da doença de tireóide em pacientes com ou sem a mobilidade laríngea preservada. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar e comparar a voz e a deglutição de pacientes com e sem mobilidade laríngea alterada após a tireoidectomia. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo no qual foram avaliados pacientes com doença de tireóide divididos em dois grupos: GA, com mobilidade laríngea alterada após a tireoidectomia e GB, preservada. O protocolo de avaliação vocal perceptivo-auditiva e acústica e nasofibroscopia da deglutição foi aplicado no pré, pós-operatório recente e tardio. Ambos apresentaram percentual maior de mulheres, da faixa etária entre 46 a 65 anos e de tireoidectomia total. O número reduzido de tabagistas e da indicação de esvaziamento cervical também foi comum aos dois grupos. O carcinoma papilífero foi mais freqüente no GA e o bócio, no GB; e o volume do tecido ressecado foi menor no GA em relação ao GB. RESULTADOS: A avaliação da deglutição revelou que no GA, não houve alteração no pré-operatório (PRE). No pósoperatório recente (POR) foi observada em 87% e no pós-operatório tardio (POT), em 67%. Houve diferença estatística entre os períodos PRE e POR e PRE e POT (p<0,001). A penetração e aspiração com líquido foram identificadas em 33% da amostra no POR (p=0,014). A estase de alimento ocorreu em 87% no POR e 60% no POT(p<0,001). No GB, somente os resultados entre PRE e POR tiveram significância estatística para deglutição, com aumento de 44% no número de indivíduos com disfagia, apresentando estase e escape prematuro do alimento. Os resultados de voz indicaram que a disfonia em grau discreto caracterizada pela rugosidade esteve presente em 67% da amostra do GA no PRE. Houve diferença significativa entre PRE e POR, no grau geral, tensão, instabilidade, pitch, loudness e foco ressonantal. Entre PRE e POT, a significância ocorreu apenas no pitch e loudness. Os dados acústicos não apresentaram diferença relevante no GA. No GB, 87% foi classificado como disfônico no PRE, com rugosidade (85%) discreta (64%) e ressonância faringolaríngea (67%) como as características mais notadas. A comparação entre PRE e POR revelou piora com diferença significante no grau geral, tensão, pitch e loudness. Entre PRE e POT, houve diferença apenas no pitch e loudness. CONCLUSÕES: Pacientes com doença de tireóide apresentam disfonia mesmo antes da cirurgia. Após a tireoidectomia, apresentam disfonia e disfagia, mais evidentes no pós-operatório recente e mais graves nos indivíduos com mobilidade laríngea alterada. As disfunções estão associadas a fatores supraglóticos e faríngeos e não somente a mobilidade de pregas vocais e podem ocorrer devido a intubação orotraqueal, manipulação da musculatura extrínseca e danos do nervo laríngeo. / INTRODUCTION: The vocal and deglutition complaints can be presented after surgical treatment of thyroid disease in patients with or without preserved laryngeal mobility. The objective of this study was to evaluate and to compare the voice and swallowing function of patients with and without laryngeal mobility after thyroidectomy. METHODS: This prospective study evaluated patients with thyroid disease divided in two groups: GA with laryngeal mobility modified after surgery and GB, preserved. The perceptual and acoustical analysis and fiberoptic endoscope of swallowing evaluation protocol were applied at preoperatory, recent and late post operatory. Both groups had presented bigger percentage of women, with age between 46 and 65 years, and total thyroidectomy. Reduced numbers of smokers and indication of neck dissection was common to the two groups. Papillary carcinoma was more frequent in the GA, and the benign tumor in the GB; and resected tissue volume was smaller in the GA in relation to GB. RESULTS: The evaluation of the deglutition indicated that the GA did not have alteration at preoperatory (PRE). At recent postoperative (POR) it was observed in 87% and at late period (POT), in 67%. There was statistical difference between PRE and POR, and PRE and POT (p< 0,001). Penetration and aspiration with liquid had been identified in 33% of the sample at POR (p=0,014). Residue of food occurred in 87% at POR and 60% at POT (p< 0,001). In the GB, the results between PRE and POR had significance only for deglutition, with increase of 44% in the number of individuals with dysphagia, presenting residue and premature escape of the food. Voice results had indicated light degree dysphonia characterized by the roughness in 67% of the sample of the GA at PRE. There was significant difference between PRE and POR, in the global grade, strain, instability, pitch, loudness and resonance focus. Between PRE and POT, the significance it occurred only in pitch and loudness. The acoustic data had not presented statistical difference in the GA. In GB, 87% was classified as dysphonic at PRE, with light (64%) roughness (85%) and pharyngolaryngeal resonance (67%) as the more observed characteristics. The comparison between PRE and POR showed worsening with significant difference in the global grade, strain, pitch and loudness. Between PRE and POT, it had difference only in pitch and loudness. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with thyroid disease present dysphonia before the surgery. After thyroidectomy, presents dysphonia and dysphagia, evidenced at POR and more severe in the individuals without laryngeal mobility. These dysfunctions are associated to pharyngeal and laryngeal factors and occur due to orotracheal intubation, manipulation of the extrinsic muscle and damage of the laryngeal nerve.

Estudos têm tentado compreender a relação entre a SAOS e disfagia orofaríngea, porém ainda existem dúvidas sobre o tema. O objetivo deste estudo foi verificar se aspectos miofuncionais orofaciais, respiratórios e de coordenação neuromuscular oral e laríngea se relacionam com sinais e sintomas de disfagia orofaríngea em indivíduos com SAOS. Para isso foram avaliados 12 adultos com mediana de 43 anos e diagnóstico de SAOS comprovado por meio de exame de polissonografia. Todos os participantes foram submetidos a cálculo do índice de massa corporal (IMC), medida da circunferência do pescoço, avaliação do espaço orofaríngeo por meio do grau de Mallampati, aplicação do questionário de sintomas de disfagia orofaríngea EAT 10, avaliação da deglutição durante a videofluoroscopia com aplicação da Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale DOSS e Escala de Resíduos, exame miofuncional orofacial utilizando o Protocolo MBGR, avaliação da pressão de língua utilizando o Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI), provas de diadococinesia (DDC) oral e laríngea, avaliação da capacidade inspiratória com o uso do Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF). Os dados foram tabulados, analisados estatisticamente por meio do teste de Correlação de Ponto Bisserial e Correlação de Spearman, considerando o nível de significância de 5% (p<0,05). Os pacientes apresentaram IMC e circunferência cervical acima da normalidade, grau IV de Mallampati, pontuação do EAT 10 entre 0 e 3 pontos e Nível 6 na DOSS em sua maioria; escala de Resíduos com graus 1 e 2 com presença de resíduos em língua, valécula e esfíncter esofágico superior para líquido e pudim; tonicidade e mobilidade orofacial alteradas; modo respiratório nasal; tipo respiratório superior; desempenho nas provas elevação, lateralização e protrusão do IOPI abaixo da normalidade; parâmetros de média e perturbações do período abaixo da normalidade na DDC oral e laríngea e valores do PNIF abaixo da normalidade. Ao correlacionar os dados da VDF com as demais avaliações houve correlação forte a moderada e significante (p<0,05) entre as provas de lateralização de língua à direita e protrusão do IOPI com resíduos na língua e intraesofágico; valores do PNIF com atraso do início da fase faríngea, resíduos em seios piriformes e faringe; valores da DDC oral e laríngea com resíduos em valécula e na língua, escape posterior prematuro, atraso do início da fase faríngea e alteração da função de língua. Portanto, conclui-se que os aspectos de pressão de língua, pico do fluxo inspiratório nasal e coordenação neuromuscular oral e laríngea apresentaram relação com sinais de Disfagia Orofaríngea nos indivíduos com SAOS desta amostra. / Studies have tried to find a relationship between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and oropharyngeal dysphagia, but many questions still remain. The aim of this study was to verify if orofacial myofunctional aspects, respiratory aspects and oral and laryngeal neuromuscular coordination are related to signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia in individuals with OSAS. For it, 12 adults with a median of 43 years were evaluated, who has a diagnosis of OSAS verified by polysomnography. All patients were undergo calculation of body mass index (BMI), measured the neck circumference, evaluation of oropharyngeal space through the Mallampati grade, application of the questionnaire of symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia EAT 10, swallowing evaluation during videofluoroscopy with the application of Dysphagia Outcome and Severity Scale - DOSS and Scale of Residues, orofacial myofunctional examination using MBGR Protocol, evaluation of tongue pressure using the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI), oral and laryngeal diadochokinesia tests, inspiratory flow using the Peak Nasal Inspiratory Flow (PNIF). The data were tabulated, statistically analyzed using the Bisserial Point Correlation and Spearman Correlation test, considering the significance level of 5% (p<0.05). Patients had BMI and cervical circumference above normal, Mallampati grade IV, EAT 10 score between 0 and 3 points and Level 6 in DOSS mostly, Scale of Residues with grades 1 and 2 with presence of residuals in tongue, vallecula and upper esophageal sphincter for liquid and pudding, altered orofacial tonicity and mobility, nasal respiratory mode, upper respiratory type, performance in the IOPI elevation, lateralization and protrusion tests below normality, parameters of mean of period and period dysfunction below normality in oral and laryngeal DDC and PNIF values below normality. When correlating VDF data with the other evaluations, there was a strong to moderate and significant correlation (p<0.05) between the tests of right tongue lateralization and protrusion of IOPI with residuals in the tongue and intraesophageal; PNIF values with delayed onset of pharyngeal phase, residuals in pharyngeal and pyriform sinuses; values of oral and laryngeal DDC with residuals in vallecula and tongue, premature posterior leakage, delayed pharyngeal phase onset and altered tongue function. Therefore, it was concluded that the aspects of tongue pressure, peak nasal inspiratory flow and oral and laryngeal neuromuscular coordination were related to signs of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in individuals with OSAS.

Na literatura, há apenas um protocolo de avaliação miofuncional orofacial validado, o Protocolo de avaliação miofuncional orofacial com escores (AMIOFE) (Felício e Ferreira, 2008). Apesar da reconhecida importância da avaliação perceptiva esta apresenta certas limitações devido à sua subjetividade, além disso, a maior precisão nos resultados é obtida com escalas numéricas de avaliação mais amplas. As escalas numéricas e o número de itens a serem avaliados pelo protocolo AMIOFE foram ampliados, visando possibilitar a detecção e registro de pequenas diferenças nas características físicas e nos comportamentos orofaciais entre-sujeitos e variações intra-sujeito ao longo do tempo. Os objetivos deste estudo foram descrever o Protocolo AMIOFE ampliado (AMIOFE-A), analisar a validade, a confiabilidade e a concordância, bem como investigar os valores de sensibilidade, de especificidade e preditivos do protocolo proposto. A amostra para o presente estudo foi composta de imagens registradas e vídeo de 50 crianças, 25 meninos (média de idade=8,4 anos, desvio padrão=1,8) e 25 meninas (media de idade=8,2 anos, desvio padrão=1,7). Três fonoaudiólogas preparadas para avaliação miofuncional orofacial foram escolhidas após a análise da habilidade delas para usar o protocolo AMIOFE. Para a análise da validade de critério do protocolo AMIOFE-A as crianças foram avaliadas individualmente pela análise das imagens gravadas em DVD pelos protocolos AMIOFE e AMIOFE-A. Para a complementação da validade de critério foi realizada a testagem da confiabilidade e da concordância de aplicação e/ou de interpretação do AMIOFE-A. Foram empregados os testes estatísticos de correlação de Spearman e o método de confiabiliadade Split-half, com nível de significância a 0,05, também foi calculado o coeficiente Kappa ponderado linear (Kw), os valores de sensibilidade (S), a especificidade (E), os valores preditivos (VP+ e VP-) e a prevalência (P). Houve correlação estatisticamente significante entre as avaliações realizadas com os protocolos AMIOFE e AMIOE-A, os valores, de acordo com os examinadores, foram E1 (r=0,81, p<0,01), E2 (r=0,79, p<0,01) e E3 (r=0,94, p<0,01). A concordância entre os protocolos foram para E1 de 0,89, de 0,88 para E2, e de 0,97 para E3. Os valores dos coeficientes de correlação e de confiabilidade entre o testereteste com o AMIOFE-A foram: E1 (r=0,86, 0,93), E2 (r=0,75, 0,86) e E3 (r=0,80, 0,89). Os valores dos coeficientes de correlação e de confiabilidade entre examinadoras com o AMIOFE-A foram: E1 x E2 (r=0,74, 0,84), E1 x E3 (r=0,70, 0,83), todos com p<0,01. A força de concordância do Kw para a aplicação do protocolo AMIOFE-A, tanto para as análises teste-reteste quanto para as entre examinadores, predominantes foram moderada e boa. Para o protocolo AMIOFE-A foram encontradas médias dos valores de S de 0,91, de E de 0,77, dos VP+ de 0,87 e VP- de 0,85. A prevalência média dos distúrbios miofuncionais orofaciais foi de 0,58. Os resultados permitiram concluir que o Protocolo AMIOFE-A é válido e confiável para avaliação miofuncional orofacial e possui boas sensibilidade e especificidade, bem como bons valores preditivos positivo e negativo. / In the literature, there is only one instrument validated for the clinical evaluation of the orofacial myofunctional condition of children, the Orofacial Myofunctional Evaluation Protocol with Scores (OMES) (Felício and Ferreira, 2008). In spite of recognized importance of the perceptible evaluation this present some limitations because your subjectivity, and, the increase of precision in the results is provided with numerical scales with more information. The numerical scales and the items number evaluations for OMES protocol were extended, with aim for possibility the detection and note of difference smalls in the characteristics physics and in the orofacial behaviors entre-subjects and variation intra-subject in the time. This study had with objective describe the OMES protocol extended (OMES-E), analyze the validity, the reliability and the correlation, as well as investigate the values of sensitivity, of specificity and predictive values of the OMES-E. The sample for the study compounded of images and videos of 50 children, 25 boys (mean age=8.4 years, standard deviation=1.8) and 25 girls (mean age=8.2 years, standard deviation=1.7). Three speech therapists (E1, E2 and E3) properly calibrated in orofacial myofuncional evaluation were choosed after analysis of ability of the examiners in to use the OMES protocol. To analysis of criterion validity of OMES-E protocol the children were evaluated individually for the analysis of images recorded on DVD for the protocols OMES and OMES-E. To complement the criterion validity was carried out the test of the correlations and of the reability of the applications and/or of the interpretation of the OMES-E. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistics software based on the split-half reliability method, the level of significance was set at 0.05, Spearman correlation coefficient, the coefficient Kappa weighted linear (Kw), the sensitivity (S), specificity (E), predictive values (VP+ e VP-) and the prevalence (P) were also calculated. Was statistically significant correlation between the evaluations with the OMES and OMES-E protocols, the values, in agreement with the examiners, were E1 (r=0.81, p<0.01), E2 (r=0.79, p<0.01) and E3 (r=0.94, p<0.01). The reliability between protocols were to E1 0.89, to E2 0.88, and to E3 0.97. The correlations and reliability values between the testretest with the OMES-E were: E1 (r=0,86, 0,93), E2 (r=0.75, 0.86) e E3 (r=0.80, 0.89). The correlations and reliability values between examiners with the OMES-E were: E1 x E2 (r=0.74, 0.84), E1 x E3 (r=0.70, 0.83), all with p<0.01. The Kw strength of agreement to the OMES-E protocol apply, for the analyses test-retest and to analyses between examiners, predominant were moderate and good. To the OMES-E protocol were found mean values of 0.91 for the S, of 0.77 for the E, of 0.87 for the VP+ and of 0.85 for the VP-. The prevalence mean of myofuncional disorder was 0.58. The OMES-E protocol proved to be a valid and reliable instrument for orofacial myofuncional evaluation and have goods sensitivity and specificity, as well as predictive values.

Submitted by SBI Biblioteca Digital (sbi.bibliotecadigital@puc-campinas.edu.br) on 2018-02-07T11:56:57Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DEBORAH RODRIGUES PINHEIRO.pdf: 600067 bytes, checksum: 652f90a56006bb31b1c5dff817300e15 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2018-02-07T11:56:57Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 DEBORAH RODRIGUES PINHEIRO.pdf: 600067 bytes, checksum: 652f90a56006bb31b1c5dff817300e15 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2017-12-20 / Pontif?cia Universidade Cat?lica de Campinas ? PUC Campinas / Deglutition impairment is a frequent finding in the elderly, particularly in those with dementia, therefore our study?s main objective was to describe it in patients with Alzheimer's dementia (AD) and vascular dementia (VD), namely the aspects of swallowing and eating, to identify risk of dysphagia and their relation with clinical, cognitive, behavioral and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Thirty-five elderly people with a diagnosis of dementia according to the criteria of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, in follow-up at the Clinical Neurology Clinic of the Hospital Maternidade Celso Pierro (PUC-Campinas), participated in this study. The patients were submitted to clinical history, Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), Verbal Fluency Test, Neuropsychiatric Inventory (NPI), Pfeffer Functional Activities Questionnaire (PFAQ), Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) (NPI-C) and the Speech-Language Pathology and Risk Assessment for Dysphagia (SLPRAD). 24 (68.6%) patients with AD diagnosis and 11 (31.4%) with DV were included. The mean age of the patients was 77.5 (? 9.0) years, mean formal schooling of 2.1 years and mean disease duration of 3.5 years. In the MMSE the total score was 14.2 (? 6.5) and in the verbal fluency test, the mean words were 5.6. The mean score in NPI was 18.6 (? 11.3) and in the functional evaluation (PFAQ) was 22.9. Patients were classified as mild dementia 16 (45.8%), moderate 14 (40%) and severe 5 (14.2%) cases, according to CDR. Patients with AD were significantly older than those with DV (p = 0.003). In dementia?s classification, a higher occurrence of moderate/severe dementia was observed in those with an AD when compared to those with DV (p = 0.013). In PARD, 10 (29%) patients presented normal deglutition and 25 (71%) had signs suggestive of dysphagia, 17 of those with an AD, but with no significant difference in the classification of dementia. There was no complaint of "change in appetite, weight, or eating habits" in those who presented significantly dementia classified as mild (p = 0.044). Patients who complained of coughing and coughed in the anamnesis presented significant signs suggestive of dysphagia (p = 0.007). Patients with no change in the "how to put lots of food in the mouth at once" were significantly those classified as mild (p=0.046). Comparing the subjects' ages with the oral and pharyngeal phases of PARD, it was observed that those who presented alterations in the oral phase (p = 0.024) and in the pharyngeal phase (p = 0.03) were significantly older when compared to those who did not present changes. In relation to MMSE, when compared to those without pharyngeal changes, they presented a significantly worse performance in calculus (p = 0.020) and language (p = 0.031). Patients with suggestive signs of dysphagia had a significant change in Oral Phase and Pharyngeal Phase (p = 0.000) when compared to those without signs suggestive of dysphagia. Those with "change in appetite, weight or eating habits" in the NPI-C had a significant change in the Pharyngeal Phase (p = 0.035) of PARD when compared to those without changes. The incidence of change in appetite, weight or eating habits was high, and the severity of dementia was significantly related. The presence of choking or coughing was observed in 25% of cases, and occurred at all ages. Signs suggestive of dysphagia were elevated in PARD in our sample, but there was no relation with the behavioural and neuropsychiatric aspects. The clinical complaint of gagging and cough was significantly correlated with signs suggestive of dysphagia. Alterations in the oral and pharyngeal phase of PARD occurred significantly in older subjects. Cognitive alterations were associated with alteration in the pharyngeal PARD?s deglutition. / O comprometimento da degluti??o ? um achado frequente em idosos particularmente naqueles com quadros de dem?ncia, assim o objetivo do nosso trabalho foi descrever em pacientes com dem?ncia de Alzheimer (DA) e dem?ncia vascular (DV), aspectos da degluti??o e da alimenta??o, identificar risco de disfagia e suas rela??es com aspectos cl?nicos, cognitivos, comportamentais e sintomas neuropsiqui?tricos. Participaram deste estudo 35 idosos com diagn?stico de dem?ncia segundo os crit?rios do Manual Diagn?stico e Estat?stico dos Transtornos Mentais, em acompanhamento no Ambulat?rio de Neurologia Cl?nica do Hospital Maternidade Celso Pierro (PUC-Campinas). Os pacientes foram submetidos a: hist?ria cl?nica, Mini-Exame do Estado Mental (MEEM), teste de Flu?ncia Verbal, Invent?rio Neuropsiqui?trico (INP), Question?rio de Atividades Funcionais de Pfeffer (QAFP), Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR), question?rio para avalia??o de dist?rbio do apetite e da alimenta??o (NPI-C) e pelo Protocolo Fonoaudiol?gico de Avalia??o do Risco para Disfagia (PARD). Foram inclu?dos 24 (68,6%) pacientes com diagn?stico de DA e 11 (31,4%) com DV. A idade m?dia dos pacientes foi de 77,5 (?9,0) anos, escolaridade m?dia formal de 2,1 anos e tempo m?dio de doen?a de 3,5 anos. No MEEM o escore total foi de 14,2 (?6,5) e no teste de flu?ncia verbal, a m?dia de palavras foi de 5,6. O escore m?dio no INP foi 18,6 (?11,3) e na avalia??o funcional (QAFP) foi de 22,9. Os pacientes foram classificados em dem?ncia leve 16 (45,8%), moderada 14 (40%) e grave 5 (14,2%) casos, conforme o CDR. Os pacientes com DA eram, de modo significativo, mais velhos que aqueles com DV (p=0.003). Na classifica??o da dem?ncia foi observada maior ocorr?ncia de moderado/grave naqueles com DA quando comparados aos com DV (p=0.013). No PARD, 10 (29%) pacientes apresentaram degluti??o normal e 25 (71%) apresentaram sinais sugestivos de para disfagia, desse n?mero 17 casos com DA, mas sem diferen?a significativa na classifica??o da dem?ncia. N?o houve queixa de ?mudan?a no apetite, no peso ou nos h?bitos alimentares? nos que apresentaram de modo significativo dem?ncia classificada como leve (p=0,044). Os pacientes que apresentaram queixa de engasgos e tosse, na anamnese apresentam de modo significativo sinais sugestivos para disfagia (p=0,007). Os pacientes sem altera??o na quest?o ?como colocar muita comida na boca de uma vez s??, eram de modo significativo aqueles classificados como leve (p=0,046). Comparando a idade dos sujeitos com as fases oral e far?ngea do PARD foi observado que aqueles que apresentaram altera??o na fase oral (p=0,024) e na fase far?ngea (p=0,03) eram de modo significativo mais velhos quando comparados aos que n?o apresentaram altera??es. Em rela??o ao MEEM quando comparados aos sem altera??es na fase far?ngea apresentaram de modo significativo pior desempenho em c?lculo (p=0,020) e em linguagem (p=0,031). Os pacientes com sinais sugestivos para disfagia apresentaram de modo significativo altera??o na Fase Oral e na Fase Far?ngea (p=0,000), quando comparados aos sem sinais sugestivos para disfagia. Aqueles com ?mudan?a no apetite, no peso ou nos h?bitos alimentares? no NPI-C apresentaram de modo significativo altera??o na Fase Far?ngea (p=0,035) do PARD, quando comparados aos sem mudan?as. Foi elevada a queixa de mudan?a no apetite, no peso ou nos h?bitos alimentares, e era relacionada de modo significativo a gravidade da dem?ncia. A presen?a de queixa de engasgo ou tosse foi observada em 25% casos, e ocorreu em todas as idades. Foi elevada a ocorr?ncia de sinais sugestivos para disfagia, no PARD, na nossa amostra, mas n?o houve rela??o com os aspectos comportamentais e neuropsiqui?tricos. A queixa cl?nica de engasgos e tosse correlacionou-se de modo significativo com sinais sugestivos para disfagia. Altera??es na fase oral e far?ngea, do PARD ocorreram de modo significativo nos sujeitos mais velhos. Altera??es cognitivas associaram-se a altera??o na degluti??o na far?ngea do PARD.

O corpo humano executa uma determinada função ao se alimentar, a qual promove a condução do alimento ao estômago. Esta função é denominada deglutição. A deglutição pode ser afetada, pela falta de secreção salivar, por processos mecânicos que dificultam a passagem do bolo, ou pela fraqueza das estruturas musculares responsáveis pela disfunção da rede neuronal que coordena e controla a deglutição, e também pela propulsão do bolo alimentar. A dificuldade na deglutição ou disfagia, geralmente reflete problemas que envolvem a transição esofagogástrica, a cavidade oral, faringe e esôfago. Esta disfagia pode trazer alguns problemas ao indivíduo, como entrada de alimento na via aérea, na qual provocam problemas pulmonares, tosse, sufocação/ asfixia ou aspiração. Além disso, traz danos relacionados ao estado nutricional do indivíduo, como perda de peso, desidratação e até mesmo morte. A disfagia orofaríngea neurogênica pode ser causada por doenças neuromusculares degenerativas, encefalopatias, demências, traumas de cabeça ou pescoço, ou acidente vascular cerebral (AVC). A avaliação clínica da deglutição, tem como objetivo identificar alterações da fisiologia da dinâmica da deglutição, fornecer a necessidade ou não de exames objetivos, identificar as fases comprometidas, o grau de severidade, a classificação da disfagia, enfim, colher informações que possam auxiliar num diagnóstico e conduta terapêutica mais adequada. Este estudo teve como objetivo descrever a eficácia e importância da avaliação clínica da deglutição, tendo como referência a avaliação objetiva da deglutição (nasolaringofibroscopia), em pacientes com disfagia orofaríngea neurogênica, com diagnóstico de Acidente Vascular Cerebral (Isquêmico ou Hemorrágico), Doença de Alzheimer e Doença de Parkinson. Foram avaliados 35 pacientes, 6 do gênero feminino e 29 do gênero masculino, que apresentaram a faixa etária de 52-82 anos. A avaliações foram realizadas no mesmo dia, sendo feita primeiramente a avaliação clínica seguindo protocolo proposto por Silva (2004) e posteriormente a avaliação nasofibroscópica da deglutição, seguindo protocolo proposto por Langmore et al (1988); Aviv et al (1998); Macedo Filho (2003). Ocorreram coincidências entre os achados dos resultados da avaliação clínica da deglutição, tendo como padrão a avaliação nasofibroscópica. Houve uma forte correspondência e associação entre as escalas da avaliação clínica e nasofibroscópica. Com base nos achados adquiridos neste estudo, conclui-se que a avaliação clínica da deglutição deve ser realizada no paciente com disfagia orofaríngea neurogênica, pois o fonoaudiólogo pode determinar um diagnóstico adequado, classificar a disfagia quanto ao tipo e grau de severidade; detectar os problemas durante a deglutição; auxiliar na conduta terapêutica; determinar qual via de alimentação e determinar quais manobras específicas da deglutição podem ser utilizadas no paciente avaliado. / The human body performs a certain function by feeding, which promotes driving of the food to the stomach. This is called swallowing. Swallowing can be affected by the lack of saliva secretion, by mechanical means which hinder the passage of the bolus, or muscle weakness of the structures responsible for the dysfunction of the neuronal network that coordinates and controls swallowing, and also by propulsion of the bolus. The difficulty in swallowing or dysphagia, generally reflects problems involving the esophagogastric junction, oral cavity, pharynx and esophagus. This dysphagia may bring some trouble to the individual, such as food intake in the air, which cause lung problems, coughing, choking / suffocation or aspiration. Furthermore, brings harm related to the nutritional status of the individual, such as weight loss, dehydration and even death. The neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia can be caused by degenerative neuromuscular diseases, encephalopathy, dementia, head trauma or neck, or stroke. Clinical evaluation of swallowing, aims to identify physiological changes of the swallowing dynamics, provide the necessity of objective tests, identify compromised phases, the degree of severity, dysphagia classification, finally, gather information that can help a diagnosis and improve treatment. This study aimed to describe the effectiveness and importance of clinical evaluation of swallowing, with reference to the objective evaluation of swallowing (nasolaringofibroscopia) in patients with neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia, with a diagnosis of stroke (ischemic or hemorrhagic), Alzheimer\'s Disease and Parkinson\'s disease. We evaluated 35 patients, 6 females and 29 males, who presented the age group of 52-82 years. The evaluations were performed on the same day, being first made the following clinical evaluation protocol proposed by Silva (2004) and later the nasofibroscopy swallowing, following the protocol proposed by Langmore et al (1988); Aviv et al (1998); Macedo Filho (2003). There were similarities between the findings of the results of the clinical evaluation of swallowing, and defaults to nasofibroscopy. There was a strong correlation and association between the scales of clinical and nasofibroscopy. Based on the findings obtained in this study, it is concluded that the clinical evaluation of swallowing should be performed in patients with neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia because the audiologist can determine a proper diagnosis, sort dysphagia on the type and severity; detect problems during swallowing; support therapeutic conduct; determine which power via determine which specific maneuvers of swallowing can be used in the patient assessed.