Scoping review evaluates swallowing rehabilitation and its impact on oral intake in aspiration pneumonia patients, suggesting compensatory strategies may be crucial.
Key Points
MAIN FINDING: Swallowing rehabilitation strategies play a key role in managing aspiration pneumonia among older adults.
KEY EVIDENCE: Evidence indicates that certain interventions like texture-modified diets can reduce aspiration risks.
APPROACH: This review is based on a systematic search of 522 articles, identifying 23 relevant studies.
SIGNIFICANCE: Findings highlight the need for quality research on exercise interventions in aspiration pneumonia management.