Dysphagia in Friedreich Ataxia

MJ Keage; MB Delatycki; I Gupta; LA Corben; AP Vogel

Journal article

Dysphagia in Friedreich Ataxia

MJ Keage, MB Delatycki, I Gupta, LA Corben, AP Vogel

Dysphagia | Published : 2017

DOI: 10.1007/s00455-017-9804-4

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Abstract

The objective of the study was to comprehensively characterise dysphagia in Friedreich ataxia (FRDA) and identify predictors of penetration/aspiration during swallowing. We also investigated the psychosocial impact of dysphagia on individuals with FRDA. Sixty participants with FRDA were screened for dysphagia using a swallowing quality of life questionnaire (Swal-QOL) and case history. Individuals reporting dysphagia underwent a standardised oromotor assessment (Frenchay Dysarthria Assessment, 2, FDA-2) and videofluoroscopic study of swallowing (VFSS). Data were correlated with disease parameters (age at symptom onset, age at assessment, disease duration, FXN intron 1 GAA repeat sizes, and F..

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Funding Acknowledgements

National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia (APV holds a Career Development Fellowship ID 1082910), Australian Government (MK holds an Australian Postgraduate Award), and The University of Melbourne.