[Purpose] This study investigated the characteristics of oropharyngeal swallowing
function in patients with presbyphagia. [Participants and Methods] Data for 25 patients
with presbyphagia were retrospectively analyzed. The oropharyngeal swallowing function was
evaluated using VDS based on videofluoroscopic swallowing study. [Results] Lip closure,
mastication, laryngeal elevation, and aspiration showed a relative decrease in function.
[Conclusion] This study showed a reduction in oropharyngeal swallowing in patients with
presbyphagia. Our results may help in the diagnosis and treatment of presbyphagia.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education in dental hygiene students. Methods: A self-reported questionnaire was completed by fifty dental hygiene students in May 2016 before and after CPR education. The questionnaire consisted of knowledge, attitude, confidence, and performance of CPR skill. Performance test by professionals was measured to evaluate capability of skill after CPR education. Results: Scores of the knowledge increased from 4.35 to 12.24 after education (p<0.001). Scores of attitude increased from 51.86 to 58.92 (p<0.001). Scores of confidence changed from 56.66 to 85.02 (p<0.001). Scores of self-capability of skill increased from 44.90 to 74.02 (p<0.001). 5. The average score of capability of skill by professional test was 24.47. Conclusions: CPR education improved the knowledge, attitude, confidence and capability of skill in dental hygiene students. The development and education of CPR program will make the students perform bystander CPR in the emergency situation actively.
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