Comparação dos marcadores de alteração na deglutição entre pacientes com e sem Covid-19 pós-intubação orotraqueal / Comparison of swallowing alteration markers between patients with and without Covid-19 post-orotracheal intubation

RESUMO Objetivo comparar os marcadores de alteração na deglutição de pacientes com e sem COVID-19 e estudar as variáveis preditivas de contraindicação da alimentação por via oral em pacientes com necessidade de intubação orotraqueal prolongada. Métodos estudo caso-controle, retrospectivo, com coleta de prontuário de variáveis clínicas e demográficas e da avaliação clínica da deglutição. As variáveis coletadas foram comparadas estatisticamente entre pacientes com COVID-19 (grupo estudo -GE) e sem COVID-19 (grupo-controle - GC). A análise de regressão de robusta de Poisson foi utilizada para avaliar o efeito da COVID-19 e das demais variáveis na contraindicação da alimentação por via oral. Resultados foram incluídos 351 pacientes, 269 no GE e 82 no GC. Pacientes do GE apresentaram menor idade, quando comparados ao GC (50,7 ± 12,8). O tempo total de intubação orotraqueal foi significativamente maior no GE. Os pacientes do GE apresentaram maior prevalência de tosse fraca, disfonia, piores graus de disfagia e maior ocorrência de contraindicação da alimentação por via oral. Na análise bivariada, verificou-se que os pacientes com COVID-19 apresentaram 65% maior probabilidade dessa contraindicação. Entretanto, quando a COVID-19 foi ajustada com outras variáveis clínicas e demográficas, verificou-se que as estas apresentaram maior influência sobre a contraindicação de alimentação por via oral do que a COVID-19. Conclusão a intubação orotraqueal prolongada teve pior efeito nos marcadores de alteração na deglutição e na reintrodução da via oral de pacientes com COVID-19. A idade maior que 60 anos, tempo de intubação orotraqueal maior que cinco dias, reintubação e delirium demonstraram ser preditivas de contraindicação da alimentação por via oral em pacientes intubados.

ABSTRACT Purpose To compare the swallowing alteration markers in patients with and without COVID-19 and to study the predictive variables of oral feeding contraindication in patients requiring prolonged orotracheal intubation. Methods Retrospective case-control study, with medical record data collection of clinical and demographic variables and the clinical evaluation of swallowing. The collected variables were statistically compared between patients with COVID-19 (SG) and without COVID-19 (CG). Robust Poisson regression analysis was used to evaluate the effect of COVID-19 and other variables on oral feeding contraindication. Results 351 patients were included, 269 in the SG and 82 in the CG. Patients in the SG were younger when compared to the CG (50.7 ± 12.8). The total time of orotracheal intubation was significantly longer in the SG. The patients in the SG had a higher prevalence of weak cough, dysphonia, worse degrees of dysphagia and higher occurrence of contraindication of oral feeding. In the bivariate analysis, it was found that patients with COVID-19 were 65% more likely to have oral feeding contraindication. However, when COVID-19 was adjusted with other clinical and demographic variables, it was found that these variables had a greater influence on the contraindication of the oral feeding than the COVID-19. Conclusion Prolonged orotracheal intubation had a worse effect on alteration markers in swallowing and reintroduction of the oral feeding in COVID-19 patients. Age over 60 years, orotracheal intubation time greater than 5 days, reintubation, and delirium were shown to be predictive of oral feeding contraindication in intubated patients.

Assessment of the Sensitivity of the Vocal Tract in Parkinson Disease by Nasal Video Endoscopy

Abstract Introduction Sensory deficits of the upper airways are common in people with Parkinson disease. Compounded by considerable deterioration of the swallowing function, these deficits may contribute to the elevated rates of morbidity and mortality among this population. Objective To examine the sensitivity of the vocal tracts of people with Parkinson disease using nasal videoendoscopy and to compare the results with paired controls. Methods The present was a prospective, observational, case-control study. Sensitivity assessments were conducted in a sample of 24 people divided into 2 groups: one group of 12 patients with Parkinson's disease, and a control group with 12 healthy subjects. The study group also underwent a fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and answered the Swallowing Disturbance Questionnaire (SQD) to detect dysphagia. Results There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) in the region of the arytenoid cartilages, showing that sensitivity was better preserved among the control group, and that sensitivity deficits were present in the study group. The qualitative results showed sensorial impairment in the study group than in the control group regarding the base of the tongue, the vestibular folds, and the vocal folds. The study group showed self-awareness regarding the deficits in the swallowing function, but there was no statistically significant association between swallowing function deficits and deterioration of sensorial function among them. Conclusions Sensorial deficits were present in the study group when compared to the healthy subjects, mainly in the qualitative evaluation.

Deglutição de pacientes críticos e sua associação com características epidemiológicas e clínicas / Swallowing of critical patients and its association with epidemiological and clinical characteristics / Deglución de pacientes críticos y su associación con características epidemiológicas y clínicas

Introdução: Disfagia é um distúrbio de deglutição com sinais e sintomas específicos, caracterizada por alterações em qualquer fase ou entre as fases da dinâmica de deglutição, de origem congênita ou adquirida, podendo gerar prejuízo pulmonar, nutricional e social. É um transtorno frequentemente encontrado no centro de tratamento intensivo (CTI). Sendo assim, a identificação precoce dos principais agentes etiológicos para transtornos de deglutição é essencial para promover uma assistência fonoaudiológica mais adequada. Objetivo: Verificar a associação entre características epidemiológicas e clínicas com o desfecho contraindicação fonoaudiológica de alimentação por via oral em pacientes internados em um CTI. Métodos: Estudo transversal que avaliou pacientes internados no CTI submetidos a avaliação clínica da deglutição no período entre outubro de 2018 e maio de 2019. O nível 1 da Escala funcional de ingestão por via oral (FOIS) foi considerado de maior risco para aspiração respiratória e comparado com os níveis FOIS 2-7. Variáveis epidemiológicas e clínicas foram obtidas a partir dos registros dos pacientes. Análises univariadas e multivariadas foram realizadas para identificar associações e efeitos entre as variáveis e o desfecho contraindicação da alimentação por via oral. O nível de significância adotado foi de 5% e as análises foram realizadas no programa SPSS v.21.0. Resultados: Foram incluídos 128 pacientes (64,9% submetidos a intubação orotraqueal ­ IOT; idade de 60 ± 15,3 anos). Pacientes com FOIS 1 permaneceram mais dias em IOT, tiveram a internação no CTI prolongada e a cada dia de internação apresentaram risco de 5% de contraindicação da alimentação por via oral na avaliação fonoaudiológica. Conclusão: Foi evidenciada associação entre maior tempo de intubação orotraqueal, além de maior tempo de internação prévio, com a contraindicação da alimentação por via oral.

Introduction: Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder with specific signs and symptoms, characterized by alterations in any phase or between phases of swallowing dynamics, of congenital or acquired origin, which can lead to pulmonary, nutritional and social damage. It is a disorder often found in the intensive care unit (ICU). Therefore, the early identification of the main etiological agents for swallowing disorders is essential to promote more adequate speech therapy assistance. Objective: To verify the association between epidemiological and clinical characteristics with the outcome speech-language pathology contraindication for oral feeding in patients admitted to an ICU. Methods: Cross-sectional study that evaluated patients admitted to the ICU who underwent clinical evaluation of swallowing between October 2018 and May 2019. Level 1 of the Functional oral intake scale (FOIS) was considered at higher risk for respiratory aspiration and compared with FOIS levels 2-7. Epidemiological and clinical variables were obtained from patient records. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to identify associations and effects between variables and the outcome contraindication of oral feeding. The significance level adopted was 5% and the analyses were performed using the SPSS v.21.0 program. Results: 128 patients were included (64.9% undergoing orotracheal intubation - OTI; age of 60 ± 15.3 years). Patients with FOIS 1 spent more days on OTI, had a prolonged stay in the ICU and each day of hospitalization had a 5% risk of contraindication of oral feeding in the speech-language pathology assessment. Conclusion: There was an association between longer times of orotracheal intubation, in addition to longer previous hospitalization time, with the contraindication of oral feeding.

Introducción: La disfagia es un trastorno de la deglución con signos y síntomas específicos, caracterizado por alteraciones en cualquier fase o entre fases de la dinámica de la deglución, de origen congénito o adquirido, que pueden conducir a daño pulmonar, nutricional y social. Es un trastorno que se encuentra a menudo en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI). Por lo tanto, la identificación temprana de los principales agentes etiológicos de los trastornos de la deglución es fundamental para promover una asistencia logopédica más adecuada. Objetivo: Verificar la asociación entre las características epidemiológicas y clínicas con el desenlace fonoaudiológico contraindicación para alimentación oral en pacientes internados en una UTI. Métodos: Estudio transversal que evaluó a pacientes ingresados en UCI a quienes se les realizó evaluación clínica de la deglución entre octubre de 2018 y mayo de 2019. Nivel 1 de la Escala de ingesta oral funcional (FOIS) fue considerado de mayor riesgo para aspiración respiratoria y comparado con los niveles de FOIS 2-7. Las variables epidemiológicas y clínicas se obtuvieron de las historias clínicas de los pacientes. Se realizaron análisis univariados y multivariados para identificar asociaciones y efectos entre las variables y el resultado contraindicación de la alimentación oral. El nivel de significación adoptado fue del 5% y los análisis se realizaron con el programa SPSS v.21.0. Resultados: se incluyeron 128 pacientes (64,9% sometidos a intubación orotraqueal - IOT; edad de 60 ± 15,3 años). Los pacientes con FOIS 1 pasaron más días en OTI, tuvieron una estancia prolongada en la UCI y cada día de hospitalización tenían un 5% de riesgo de contraindicación de alimentación oral en la evaluación de patología del habla y lenguaje. Conclusión: Hubo asociación entre mayor tiempo de intubación orotraqueal, además de mayor tiempo de hospitalización previa, con la contraindicación de alimentación oral.

Quality of life in tongue cancer treated patients before and after speech therapy: a randomized clinical trial / Qualidade de vida em pacientes tratados por câncer de língua pré e pós fonoterapia: ensaio clínico randomizado

Abstract Introduction: Tongue cancer is one of the most common subtypes of head and neck cancer. The aggressive effects of treatment cause aesthetic, psychosocial and functional deficits, especially dysphagia, which affects patient quality of life. Rehabilitation, which is essential for functional maximum recovery, helps patients deal with new and altered structures and has a positive impact on quality of life. Objective: To verify the impact of speech therapy on swallowing quality of life in tongue cancer patients after treatment. Methods: This parallel randomized clinical trial was conducted at a public hospital in Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil. Before and after the intervention, a quality of life questionnaire (the Deglutition Handicap Index) was employed, dysphagia severity was assessed with fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing, and the Functional Oral Intake Scale carried out. The experimental group underwent four-week sessions of speech therapy over one month, while the control group received the institution's usual follow-up. Results: Thirty individuals treated for tongue cancer were divided into a study and a control group. Deglutition Handicap Index scores decreased significantly (approximately 40 points) (p < 0.001) after the intervention in the study group. There was a significant correlation between improved quality of life, reduced dysphagia severity and increased in Functional Oral Intake Scale scores (p <0.001). Conclusion: After speech therapy, quality of life scores related to deglutition and dysphagia severity improved in patients treated for tongue cancer.

Resumo Introdução: O câncer de língua é um dos subtipos mais comuns do câncer de cabeça e pescoço. Os efeitos agressivos do tratamento causam impactos estéticos, psicossociais e funcionais, principalmente a disfagia, os quais afetam a qualidade devida do paciente. A reabilitação, essencial para a máxima recuperação funcional, auxilia o paciente a lidar com as novas estruturas e tem impacto positivo na qualidade de vida. Objetivo: Verificar o impacto da fonoterapia na Qualidade de Vida relacionada à deglutição de pacientes tratados por câncer de língua. Método: Ensaio clínico randomizado paralelo, realizado em um hospital público de Porto Alegre, RS, Brasil. Antes e após a intervenção, os participantes foram avaliados por meio de um questionário de Qualidade de Vida (o Índice de Desvantagem da Deglutição), classificados quanto a gravidade da disfagia (por meio do exame de Videoendoscopia da Deglutição) e quanto ao nível da escala funcional de ingestão por via oral. O grupo experimental foi submetido a quatro sessões semanais de fonoterapia no período de um mês, enquanto o grupo controle recebeu o acompanhamento habitual da instituição. Resultados: Trinta indivíduos tratados para câncer de língua foram divididos em um grupo estudo e um grupo controle. Houve uma diminuição significativa, de aproximadamente 40 pontos (p <0,001), nos escores de Qualidade de Vida após a intervenção no grupo experimental. Verificou-se correlação significativa entre a melhora da Qualidade de Vida, a redução da gravidade da disfagia e o aumento dos níveis da escala funcional de ingestão por via oral (p <0,001). Conclusão: Após a fonoterapia, pacientes tratados por câncer de língua apresentaram melhora nos escores de Qualidade de Vida relacionada à deglutição e na gravidade da disfagia.

Deglutition Impairment during Dual Task in Parkinson Disease Is Associated with Cognitive Status

Abstract Introduction Dysphagia is a relevant symptom in Parkinson disease (PD), and its pathophysiology is poorly understood. To date, researchers have not investigated the effects of combined motor tasks on swallowing. Such an assessment is of particular interest in PD, in which patients have specific difficulties while performing two movements simultaneously. Objective The present study tested the hypothesis that performing concurrent tasks could decrease the safety of swallowing in PD patients as visualized using fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Methods A total of 19 patients and 19 controls matched by age, gender, and level of schooling were compared by FEES under two conditions: isolated swallowing and dual task (swallowing during non-sequential opposition of the thumb against the other fingers). The two tasks involved volumes of food of 3 mL and 5 mL. The PD subjects were classified according to the Hoehn & Yahr (H&Y) Scale, the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), and the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). The FEES assessment was performed according to the Boston Residue and Clearance Scale (BRACS). Results The data showed a significant worsening of swallowing in the dual task assessment for both volumes (3 mL: p ≤ 0.001; 5 mL: p ≤ 0.001) in the PD group. A correlation between the MoCA and dual-task swallowing of 3 mL was also found. Conclusion These findings suggest that additional tasks involving manual motor movements result in swallowing impairment in patients with PD. Moreover, these data highlight the need to further evaluate such conditions during treatment and assessment of PD patients.

Caracterização do escape posterior tardio na deglutição / Characterization of posterior leakage in swallowing

RESUMO Objetivo Descrever e caracterizar um achado, o escape posterior tardio de resíduo alimentar na deglutição, segundo idade, gênero e consistência do alimento, que ocorreu no evento. Método A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio da análise de cada exame de videonasoendoscopia funcional da deglutição anteriormente gravado em um ambulatório especializado. A população do estudo contemplou 200 pacientes de ambos os gêneros, na faixa etária entre 46 e 87 anos, com e sem patologia de base para disfagia. As imagens foram estudadas individualmente pelo pesquisador e analisadas por juízes, com o objetivo de identificar e selecionar imagens que constatassem a presença ou ausência do evento em estudo. Resultados Verificou-se o escape tardio em 45 exames do total de 200 analisados. Os exames selecionados para o estudo apresentaram o escape residual posterior tardio em pelo menos uma consistência. A maior frequência do escape posterior tardio ocorreu com o líquido. A análise mostrou significância do evento em estudo com a população que apresentava idades mais avançadas da nossa amostra. Conclusão O escape posterior tardio ocorre predominantemente na consistência líquida, em população mais idosa e sem predomínio de gênero.

ABSTRACT Purpose To describe and characterize a finding, i.e., delayed posterior leakage of food residue during swallowing, according to age, gender and food consistency, which occurred in the event. Methods Data were collected through the analysis of each functional videonasoendoscopy test of swallowing previously recorded in a specialist outpatient clinic. The study population included 200 patients, both males and females, aged between 46 and 87 years, with and without an underlying pathology for dysphagia. The images were studied individually by the researcher and analyzed by judges in order to identify and select images that would confirm the presence or absence of the study event. Results Delayed escape was found in 45 out of the 200 analyzed tests. The tests selected for the study showed delayed posterior bolus leakage in at least one consistency. The highest frequency of delayed posterior leakage occurred with fluids. The analysis showed the significance of the study event with the population related to older ages in the sample analyzed. Conclusion Delayed posterior leakage occurs predominantly in the liquid consistency in older populations with no gender predominance.

Clinical findings of speech therapy swallowing assessments in patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia following orotracheal intubation

Introduction: Endotracheal intubation has been associated with oropharyngeal dysphagia. The aim of this study was to identify the prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia among patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) by comparing patients requiring orotracheal intubation with those who did not undergo this procedure. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that analyzed the medical records of 681 patients admitted to the ICU of Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre between 2014 and 2017; inclusion criteria were patients aged 18 years and older who had been assessed by the hospital's Speech Therapy Service. Patients who had undergone tracheostomy, who had incomplete medical records or multiple speech-language assessments were excluded. Results: A total of 380 patients were included in the statistical analysis: 97 (25.5%) had not undergone orotracheal intubation (Group 1), 229 (60.3%) had undergone orotracheal intubation once (Group 2), and 54 (14.2%) had undergone orotracheal intubation on 2 or more occasions (Group 3). Regarding the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS), 61.1% of patients in Group 3 received a FOIS I classification (p = 0.020), whereas 16.5% of patients from Group 1 received a FOIS V. Concerning their outcomes, 40.7% of patients in Group 3 died (p = 0.006), and 82.5% of patients in Group 1 were discharged from the ICU. Considering the severity of oropharyngeal dysphagia according to the Dysphagia Risk Evaluation Protocol (PARD), no statistically significant association was observed between groups (p = 0.261). Conclusions: In this study, the prevalence of oropharyngeal dysphagia was higherin patients who had undergone orotracheal intubation in the ICU. (AU)

Does dual-tasking, swallow performance and attention, influence dysphagia in Parkinson disease? / A dupla tarefa, desempenho na deglutição e atenção, influencia a disfagia em pacientes com doença de Parkinson?

The primary purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dual-tasking on swallowing performance and attention in patients with Parkinson Disease (PD). Twenty six participants were included, thirteen patients with PD and thirteen controls matched by age and education. All subjects were evaluated at single swallowing task and attentional dual-tasking. Swallowing parameters were analyzed by using Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation Swallowing Safety Study (FEESS). The attentional dual-tasking was realized using an adaptation of "Stroop color test" on video. Images about swallowing parameters in both conditions were analyzed by three experienced evaluators using literature definitions. Both groups underwent cognitive screening using MoCA. Although significant difference between swallowing parameters in both conditions were not found, in PD group there was an association between changes in parameters according to graduation and cognitive performance. The results show the dual-tasking influence worsening in PD patients with low scores on cognitive screening and low graduation. The results suggest more attention to PD patients that have worse cognitive status and / or low levels of education as the worsening of dysphagia and aspiration risk in performing dual-tasks to feed themselves.

O objetivo principal deste estudo foi investigar o efeito da dupla tarefa atencional no desempenho da deglutição em pacientes com doença de Parkinson (DP). Vinte e seis participantes foram incluídos, treze pacientes com DP e treze controles pareados por idade e escolaridade. Todos os sujeitos foram avaliados em tarefa única de deglutição e dupla tarefa atencional. Os parâmetros da deglutição foram analisados por meio do Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation Swallowing Safety Study (FEESS). O attentional dual-tasking foi realizado usando uma adaptação do "Stroop color test" em vídeo. Imagens sobre os parâmetros de deglutição em ambas as condições foram analisadas por três avaliadores experientes utilizando definições da literatura. Ambos os grupos foram submetidos a triagem cognitiva usando MoCA. Embora não tenha sido encontrada diferença significativa entre os parâmetros da deglutição nas duas condições, no grupo DP foi encontrada associação entre alterações nos parâmetros de acordo com a graduação e desempenho cognitivo. Os resultados mostram que a influência da dupla tarefa piorou nos pacientes com TP, com baixa pontuação na triagem cognitiva e baixa graduação. Os resultados sugerem maior atenção para os pacientes com DP que apresentam pior estado cognitivo e / ou baixos níveis de escolaridade como o agravamento da disfagia e risco de aspiração na realização de tarefas duplas para se alimentar.

Avaliação do efeito imediato de exercício de trato vocal semiocluído no mecanismo velofaríngeo em cinco portadores de fissura labiopalatina: estudo piloto / Assessment of the immediate effect of a semi-occluded vocal tract exercise on velopharyngeal mechanism in five patients with cleft lip and palate: pilot study

Introdução: As fissuras labiopalatinas não sindrômicas estão incluídas entre as malformações craniofaciais severas mais frequentes na população humana. O indivíduo acometido pode apresentar alterações no mecanismo velofaríngeo, comprometendo-se assim a inteligibilidade da fala. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar o efeito imediato do exercício de trato vocal semiocluído no mecanismo velofaríngeo de pacientes com fissura labiopalatina. Métodos: A amostra foi composta por cinco sujeitos com fissura labiopalatina reparada cirurgicamente submetidos a avaliação multidimensional, de videonasofibroscopia, análise das imagens dinâmicas por meio de software especializado e análise de fala por meio da avaliação perceptivoauditiva e parecer autorreferido. Resultados: Todos os pacientes apresentaram melhora na fala encadeada após o exercício, melhora acentuada na impressão geral da emissão e projeção vocal, maior fechamento velofaríngeo e efeito positivo na autoavaliação. Conclusão: Observou-se efeito positivo do exercício de trato vocal semiocluído quando aplicado nessa amostra.

Tinnitus in Elderly Individuals: Discomfort and Impact in the Quality of Life

Abstract Introduction Tinnitus is a symptom that affects mainly the elderly and can negatively influence their quality of life. Objective The objective of our study is to evaluate the existence of a relationship between the quality of life and the impact caused by tinnitus in elderly individuals, considering the age and gender variables. Method We conducted a cross-sectional study in elderly people of both genders who participate in the extension activities at the university. The evaluation was composed of anamnesis and WHOQOL-OLD instruments, to evaluate the quality of life, and Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) for the evaluation of the tinnitus impact. Result We evaluated 36 elderly individuals with an average age of 68.6 ± 6.8 years old, 72.2 % of them were women. We verified that most of the subjects classified their tinnitus as weak (44.4%) ormedium (36.1%). The score average in the THI was 20 points, with predominant classification of tinnitus impact as negligible (41.7%) or mild (30.6%). In the WHOQOL-OLD, the average score was 15.6 ± 1.6 points (total score). The negative correlation between the THI score and the WHOQOL-OLD score was found in the sensory domain operation and total score. Conclusion The results obtained in the study prove that the quality of life of the elderly individuals evaluated is related to a discomfort caused by the tinnitus.

Aspectos de comunicação oral em pacientes com doença de Parkinson submetidos à Estimulação Cerebral Profunda / Aspects of oral communication in patients with Parkinson's disease submitted to Deep Brain Stimulation

RESUMO Introdução A Estimulação Cerebral Profunda tem sido considerada uma intervenção satisfatória para os sintomas motores cardinais da doença de Parkinson, porém ainda há poucas evidências sobre seu impacto na comunicação. Objetivo Esse trabalho teve como objetivo caracterizar os seguintes aspectos da comunicação: cognição, linguagem, fala, voz, e autopercepção de dois pacientes com doença de Parkinson em situação pré e pós a cirurgia de implantação da Estimulação Cerebral Profunda. Método Os pacientes foram avaliados através de: um teste de rastreio cognitivo; uma avaliação breve da linguagem; um protocolo autodeclarado e aspectos da voz e da fala, que foram avaliados por um fonoaudiólogoexpertna área e cegado para o estudo. Resultado Observou-se no momento pré-cirurgia que o Caso I apresentava comprometimento nos aspectos cognitivo, da linguagem e voz, enquanto que o Caso II apresentava alteração apenas na voz. A avaliação pós-cirúrgica dos casos mostrou um padrão oposto de efeito da Estimulação Cerebral Profunda, quando analisados os dados pós-cirúrgicos, referente à comunicação. O Caso I, que era considerado com o maior prejuízo no período anterior à cirurgia, apresentou melhora em alguns aspectos, enquanto o Caso II, que era observado com menos prejuízo comunicativo previamente à cirurgia, apresentou piora em outros aspectos. Conclusão Este estudo demonstrou que a Estimulação Cerebral Profunda pode influenciar diferentes aspectos da comunicação, tanto de modo positivo quanto negativo, e que é necessário investigar fatores associados aos diferentes efeitos causados pela Estimulação Cerebral Profunda sobre a comunicação dos pacientes com doença de Parkinson.

ABSTRACT Introduction Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been satisfactorily used to control the cardinal motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), but little is known about its impact on communication. Purpose This study aimed to characterize the aspects of cognition, language, speech, voice, and self-perception in two patients with PD, pre- and post- DBS implant surgery. Methods The patients were assessed using a cognitive screening test, a brief language evaluation, a self-declared protocol, and an analysis of the aspects of voice and speech, which was conducted by a specialized Speech-language Therapist who was blinded for the study. Results At the pre-surgery assessment, Case I showed impairment regarding the aspects of cognition, language and voice, whereas Case II showed impairment only with respect to the voice aspect. The post-surgery evaluation of the cases showed an opposite pattern of the effect of DBS after analysis of the communication data: Case I, who presented greater impairment before the surgery, showed improvement in some aspects; Case II, who presented lower communicative impairment before the surgery, showed worsening in other aspects. Conclusion This study shows that DBS may influence different communication aspects both positively and negatively. Factors associated with the different effects caused by DBS on the communication of patients with PD need to be further investigated.

Correlation of Vocal Intensity with Velopharyngeal Closing Mechanism in Individuals with and without Complaint of Velopharyngeal Dysfunction

Introduction Velopharyngeal sphincter is a portion of the muscle of the palatopharyngeal arch that is capable of separating the oral cavity from the nasal cavity. It has not been determined yet whether voice intensity has an influence on this capacity. Velopharyngeal sphincter closure is accomplished by elevating and retracting the soft palate at the same time as the nasopharyngeal walls are constricted. Objective This study aims to correlate voice intensity with velopharyngeal sphincter closure in individuals without velopharyngeal dysfunction and patients with cleft lip and palate. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional, comparative, and contemporary study. The sample consisted of 16 individuals in the control group and 16 individuals in the study group. Patients underwent instrumental assessment, which we subsequently analyzed using a computer program, and a brief medical history review. The mean age of the control group was 27.6 years, whereas the mean age of the case group was 15.6 years. Results Cases showed higher voice intensity in regular and weak fricative sentences when compared with controls. There was no agreement on the analysis of the instrumental assessment between the assessors and the computer program. Regardless of voice intensity, the computer program demonstrated a similar closure pattern. Conclusion The computer program showed similar closure pattern for the three levels of intensity. There was no agreement between the three assessors and the closure pattern determined by the computer program. There was no statistically significant correlation between voice intensity and degree of velopharyngeal sphincter closure.

Ressonância magnética funcional e deglutição: revisão sistemática / Functional magnetic resonance imaging and swallowing: systematic review

Objetivo Avaliar a viabilidade e segurança da ressonância magnética funcional para a avaliação de áreas corticais envolvidas na deglutição. Estratégia de pesquisa Conduziu-se uma busca entre abril de 2003 e abril de 2013, usando as palavras chave “functional magnetic resonance imaging” or “fMRI” and “dysphagia” e “functional magnetic resonance imaging” or “fMRI” and “swallowing” na base de dados PubMed. Critérios de seleção Os estudos foram revisados por análise de seus títulos e abstracts e os critérios de inclusão utilizados foram: pesquisas envolvendo seres humanos, utilização de exames neurofuncionais, referência à função de deglutição, análise de população adulta e/ou idosa, relação com patologias neurológicas. Resultados A estratégia de busca resultou em 1167 citações, das quais apenas 35 preencheram os critérios de elegibilidade. Conclusão A ressonância magnética funcional foi considerada segura e viável para a avaliação de áreas corticais envolvidas na deglutição. Entretanto, os relatos de utilização de ressonâcia magnética funcional diferiram entre os estudos revisados e houve variabilidade na metodologia utilizada, dificultando as comparações. .

Purpose Evaluate the feasibility and safety of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for the evaluation of cortical areas involved in swallowing. Research strategy The search was conducted from April 2003 to April 2013, using the keywords “functional magnetic resonance imaging” or “fMRI” and “dysphagia” and “functional magnetic resonance imaging” or “fMRI” and “swallowing” in “PubMed” database. Selection criteria Studies were reviewed by analyzing their titles and abstracts with the following inclusion criteria: research involving human subjects, use of neurofunctional tests, reference to swallowing function, adult and/or elderly population analysis and association with neurological disorders. Results the search strategy resulted in 1167 citations, from which only 35 met the eligibility criteria. Conclusion the functional magnetic resonance imaging was considered safe and feasible for evaluating cortical areas involved in swallowing. However, the reports of functional magnetic resonance usage differed between the reviewed studies and the variability in the methodology used, made meaningful comparisons difficult. .

Evaluation of Swallowing in Infants with Congenital Heart Defect

Introduction Surgical repair of congenital heart disease in the first years of life compromises the coordination of the suction, breathing, and swallowing functions. Objective To describe the alterations in swallowing found in infants with congenital heart defect during their hospitalization. Methods Prospective, cross-sectional study in a reference hospital for heart disease. The sample consisted of 19 postsurgical patients who underwent an evaluation of swallowing. The infants included were younger than 7 months and had a diagnosis of congenital heart defect and suspected swallowing difficulties. Results Of the 19 infants with congenital heart defect, the median age was 3.2 months. A significant association was found between suction rhythm and dysphagia (p = 0.036) and between oral-motor oral feeding readiness and dysphagia (p = 0.014). Conclusions The data suggest that dysphagia often occurs after surgery in infants with congenital heart defect. Infants with congenital heart defect had very similar behavior to preterm infants in terms of oral feeding readiness. .

Avaliação da deglutição em lactentes com cardiopatia congênita e síndrome de Down: estudo de casos / Swallowing evaluation in infants with congenital heart disease and Down syndrome : clinical study cases

O presente estudo teve por objetivo realizar avaliação fonoaudiológica da deglutição em lactentes com diagnóstico de síndrome de Down e cardiopatia congênita (DSAV tipo A de Rastelli) internados na unidade 2A e Unidade de Tratamento Intensivo Pediátrica da instituição de origem, com suspeita de dificuldade de deglutição, encaminhados ao serviço de fonoaudiologia. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter descritivo-qualitativo, nessa foi possível avaliar dois lactentes durante o período de janeiro a outubro de 2012. Utilizou-se um protocolo de perfil da amostra para a coleta de dados sobre histórico clínico e diagnósticos dos prontuários dos pacientes, além do instrumento de avaliação para prontidão do prematuro para alimentação oral proposto por Fujinaga (2002) para avaliação clínica da deglutição. Os pacientes apresentaram como resultados a presença de disfagia orofaríngea e escores baixos inviabilizando a alimentação exclusivamente por via oral. A conduta terapêutica foi de estimulação oral e volume de alimentação controlado para alimentação oral. Os achados corroboram a literatura no que diz respeito à relação entre disfagia, cardiopatia congênita, síndromes genéticas e alterações miofuncionais orofaciais. Conclui-se que a disfagia apresentou-se como um sintoma dificultante para a alimentação por via oral de forma segura e eficaz para todos os lactentes estudados. Estudos prospectivos com um número maior de sujeitos são necessários para contribuir com a série de casos e, desta forma, identificar outros fatores de risco para disfagia bem como condutas terapêuticas específicas para crianças com síndrome de Down e distúrbios da deglutição associados.

This study had the aim to perform clinical swallowing evaluation in infants diagnosed with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease (complete atrioventricular canal) suspected to have swallowing disorders hospitalized in unit 2A and Pediatric ICU of instituition.It is a descriptive and qualitative study in which was possible to assess two infants during the proposed period. It was used a sample profile protocol to collect data about clinical history and diagnoses from patients records and the Instrumento de avaliação para prontidão do prematuro para alimentação oral by Fujinaga (2002) for clinical swallowing evaluation. The pacients presented results of oropharyngeal dysphagia and low scores invalidating exclusively oral feed. The treatment was oral stimulation and oral feeding volume controlled. The findings contribute to the literature regarding the correlation between dysphagia, congenital heart defects, genetic syndromes and myofunctional disorders. It is concluded that dysphagia was presented as a difficulty symptom to safe and effective oral feed for all infants studied. Prospective larger researches are needed to contribute with this clinical cases study and thus identify other risk factors for dysphagia and specific treatment for children with Down syndrome and swallowing disorders associated.

Caracterização do posicionamento e ação motora de língua em pacientes com fissura labiopalatina em um serviço de referência de Porto Alegre / Characterization of the positioning and motor action of the tongue in patients with cleft lip and palate in a reference service in Porto Alegre

Introdução: As fissuras labiopalatinas apresentam-se como a anomalia congênita mais frequente na face, ocorrendo como transtornos isolados ou associados a outras anormalidades, podendo repercutir em alterações fonoaudiológicas ligadas à fala e motricidade orofacial. Este estudo objetivou caracterizar aspectos do exame orofacial correlacionando o tipo de fissura com o posicionamento de língua em repouso e na deglutição, bem como seu desempenho na realização de praxias orofaciais, em sujeitos com fissura labiopalatina acompanhados no Serviço de Cirurgia Plástica Craniomaxilofacial do Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA). Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal, realizado por meio de pesquisa documental, realizada nos registros dos prontuários de casos de fissura labiopalatina, atendidos no HCPA.Dos 123 prontuários selecionados, foram estratificados dados de 34 pacientes, por apresentarem avaliação orofacial completa nos aspectos selecionados. Resultados: Prevaleceu a fissura labiopalatal unilateral (32,4%), havendo predomínio discreto do sexo masculino (55,9%) e faixa etária de 6 a 10 anos de idade (26,5%). A posição de língua no repouso manifestou-se alterada na maioria dos casos apresentados, bem como na função de deglutição. A limitação e assimetria de língua na realização das praxias orofaciais manifestaram-se igualmente na maioria dos casos. Conclusão: Não foi encontrada associação estatística significativa quando relacionada à classificação das fissuras com a postura de língua na deglutição, postura de língua nas praxias e respiração. Contudo, correlacionaram-se as fissuras labiais unilaterais e palatais apenas com a postura da língua em repouso na papila palatina, o mesmo apresentou relação estatisticamente significativa (p 0,008)

Introduction: Cleft lip and clef palate are the most common congenital anomalies of the face, occurring as isolated disorders or in association with other abnormalities, which may lead to speech-language disorders related to orofacial changes. This study aimed to characterize aspects of the orofacial examination by correlating cleft type with the positioning of the tongue at rest and during swallowing, as well as performance of orofacial movements, in subjects with cleft lip/palate cared for at the Department of Plastic Craniomaxilofacial Surgery of the Hospital de Clinicas of Porto Alegre (HCPA). Methods: This was a cross-sectional study based on an analysis of the medical records of cases of cleft lip/palate treated at the HCPA. Of the 123 records selected, we stratified data of 34 patients who had undergone complete orofacial evaluation in selected aspects. Results: Unilateral cleft lip and palate prevailed (32.4%), with a slight predominance of males (55.9%) and the 6-10-year age bracket (26.5%). In most of the cases, the resting position of the tongue as well as the swallowing function were found to be changed. Limitation and asymmetry of the tongue in performing orofacial movements were seen in most cases as well. Conclusion: There was no statistically significant association as related to the classification of the clefts with the positioning of the tongue in swallowing, tongue posture during movements, and breathing. However, unilateral cleft lip and palate correlated only with resting tongue posture in the palatine papilla, which was statistically significant (p 0.008)

Velopharyngeal dysfunction: a systematic review of major instrumental and auditory-perceptual assessments

Velopharyngeal dysfunction may cause impaired verbal communication skills in individuals with cleft lip and palate; thus, patients with this disorder need to undergo both instrumental and auditory-perceptual assessments. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the main methods used to evaluate velopharyngeal function in individuals with cleft lip and palate and to determine whether there is an association between videonasoendoscopy results and auditory-perceptual assessments. METHOD: We conducted a systematic review of the literature on instrumental and auditory-perceptual assessments. We searched the PubMed, Medline, Lilacs, Cochrane, and SciELO databases from October to November 2012. SUMMARY OF FINDINGS : We found 1,300 studies about the topic of interest published between 1990 and 2012. Of these, 56 studies focused on velopharyngeal physiology; 29 studies presented data on velopharyngeal physiology using at least 1 instrumental assessment and/or 1 auditory-perceptual assessment, and 12 studies associated the results of both types of assessments. Only 3 studies described in detail the analysis of both methods of evaluating velopharyngeal function; however, associations between these findings were not analyzed. CONCLUSION: We found few studies clearly addressing the criteria chosen to investigate velopharyngeal dysfunction and associations between videonasoendoscopy results and auditory-perceptual assessments...

Comparison of videonasoendoscopy and auditory-perceptual evaluation of speech in individuals with cleft lip/palate

The velopharyngeal sphincter (VPS) is a muscle belt located between the oropharynx and the nasopharynx. Investigations of velopharyngeal function should include an auditory-perceptual evaluation and at least 1 instrument-based evaluation such as videonasoendoscopy. AIM: To compare the findings of auditory-perceptual evaluation (hypernasality) and videonasoendoscopy (gap size) in individuals with cleft lip/palate. METHOD: This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study assessing 49 subjects, of both sexes, with cleft lip/palate followed up at the Otorhinolaryngology Service and the Speech Therapy outpatient clinic of Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA). The results from the auditory-perceptual evaluation and the videonasoendoscopy test were compared with respect to the VPS gap size. RESULTS: Subjects with moderate/severe hypernasality had more severe velopharyngeal closure impairment than those with a less severe condition. The interaction between hypernasality severity and the presence of other speech disorders (p = 0.035), whether compensatory and/or obligatory, increased the likelihood of having a moderate-to-large gap in the velopharyngeal closure. CONCLUSIONS: We observed an association between the findings of these 2 evaluation methods...

Alterações miofuncionais em adultos e idosos usuários de prótese dentária / Changes myofunctional in adults and elderly users dental prosthesis

Objective: To describe the myofunctional oral aspects of adults and elders users of dental prosthesis. Materials and methods: The subjects were divided into six groups according to the type of dental prosthesis. The instruments for data collection were an interview with sociodemographic data and clinical speech pathology assessment through the Miofunctional Oral Assessment protocol. Results: 41 prosthesis users participated. Regarding the changes in the stomatognathic system, it was perceived the cut of food changed in 42% of users and 20% of non users. With relation to type of mastication, it was found unilateral mastication in 41% of dental prosthesis users and for 36,36% of non users of dental prosthesis. The swallowing changed was found in 70% of prosthesis users and 66.6% of non-users. Only the five group composed by users of upper and lower prosthesis presented a mastication time of 9 sec. greater than that found in the literature and the other study groups. Among prosthesis users 17.07% had abnormal speech and among non users nobody had abnormal speech. Conclusion: there are structural and functional modifications of the stomatognathic system arising from the use of removable prosthesis, which demonstrates the importance of interdisciplinary work between speech therapy and dentistry in the adaptation of dental prosthesis, allowing faster adaptation and effectively, minimizing the losses of stomatognathic functions and quality of life.

Objetivo: Descrever os aspectos miofuncionais orais dos indivíduos adultos e idosos usuários de próteses dentárias. Materiais e métodos: Os sujeitos foram divididos em seis grupos de acordo com o tipo de prótese dentária. Os instrumentos para a coleta dos dados foram anamnese com dados sociodemográficos e avaliação fonoaudiológica através do protocolo de Avaliação Miofuncional Oral. Resultados: Participaram 41 usuários de prótese dentária. Com relação às alterações do sistema estomatognático foi percebido corte do alimento alterado em 42% dos usuários e em 20% dos não usuários de prótese. Quanto ao tipo de mastigação encontramos mastigação unilateral em 41% dos usuários de prótese dentária e em 36,36% dos não usuários de prótese dentária. A alteração de deglutição foi encontrada em 70% dos usuários de prótese dentária e em 66,6% dos não usuários. Apenas o grupo cinco composto por usuários de prótese superior e inferior apresentou um tempo mastigatório de 9 seg. maior do que o encontrado na literatura e do que os demais grupos do estudo. Dentre os usuários de prótese dentária 17,07% apresentaram alteração de fala e dentre os não usuários de prótese dentária ninguém apresentou alteração de fala. Conclusão: existem modificações estruturais e funcionais do sistema estomatognático decorrentes do uso da prótese dentária removível, o que demonstra a importância de um trabalho interdisciplinar entre a fonoaudiologia e a odontologia na adaptação das próteses dentárias, propiciando uma adaptação mais rápida e eficaz, minimizando os prejuízos das funções estomatognáticas e da qualidade de vida.

Cognitive assessment instruments in Parkinsons disease patients under going deep brain stimulation / Intrumentos de avaliação cognitiva em indivíduos com doença de parkinson submetidos à estimulação cerebral profunda

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) is a widely used surgical technique in individuals with Parkinsons disease (PD) thatcan lead to significant reductions in motor symptoms. Objectives: To determine, from publications, the most commonly usedinstruments for cognitive evaluation of individuals with PD undergoing DBS. Methods: A systematic review of the databases:PubMed, Medline, EBECS, Scielo and LILACS was conducted, using the descriptors Deep Brain Stimulation, VerbalFluency, Parkinson Disease, Executive Function, Cognition and Cognitive Assessment in combination. Results: TheVerbal Fluency test was found to be the most used instrument for this investigation in the studies, followed by the BostonNaming Test. References to the Stroop Test, Trail Making Test, and Reys Auditory Verbal Learning Test were also found.Conclusions: The validation of instruments for this population is needed as is the use of batteries offering greater specificityand sensitivity for the detection of cognitive impairment .

A Estimulação Cerebral Profunda (ECP) tem sido uma técnica cirúrgica bastante utilizada devido à reduçãosignificativa dos sintomas motores. Objetivos: Verificar, a partir das publicações, quais os instrumentos mais utilizados paraavaliação cognitiva em pacientes com DP submetidos à ECP. Métodos: Foi realizado uma revisão sistemática nas basesde dados PubMed, Medline, EBECS, Scielo e LILACS utilizando os descritores Deep Brain Stimulation, Verbal Fluency, Parkinson Disease, Executive Function, Cognition e Cognitive Assessment de forma combinada. Resultados: O teste deFluência Verbal o instrumento mais utilizado para esta investigação nos estudos encontrados, seguido pelo Teste de Nomeaçãode Boston. Foram também encontradas referências aos testes Teste de Stroop, Teste das Trilhas, Teste de AprendizadoAuditivo Verbal de Rey. Conclusões: A validação de instrumentos para esta população se faz necessária bem como autilização de baterias com mais especificidade e sensibilidade para detecção das alterações cognitivas nesta população.Palavras-chave: doença de Parkinson, cognição, estimulação cerebral profunda.