“…[1][2][3] When these risks are developed, the signs and symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia should be evaluated in medical and speech-language practices for decision-making (among other areas) in order to reduce the impact on public health, as it affects a significant number of elderly people with increased morbidity and mortality. 4,5 The presence of swallowing disorder generates a negative impact on the functionality and psychosocial well-being of the participants, resulting in a decline in their quality of life 6,7 and emotional effects ranging from a limitation in their food intake to embarrassment of social isolation, which contributes to vulnerability. 8 For an early identification of this clinical condition, it is necessary to screen the disease or condition in order to contribute to early actions that bring an important benefit to improving risk factors of the disease, its incidence, morbidity, quality of life as well as reducing the costs involved.…”