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ERIC Number: EJ1481319
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Jul
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
EISSN: EISSN-1468-3148
Available Date: 2025-07-17
Feeding and Swallowing Disorder in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Associated Factors
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v38 n4 e70092 2025
Background: Feeding and swallowing disorders (FSD)-dysphagia are common in adults with intellectual disabilities and frequently overseen by caregivers. Aim: To determine the clinical factors that are relevant in daily practise associated with FSD in adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Cross-sectional data were collected from medical files. In addition, a digital questionnaire was sent to the primary caregiver. Logistic regression analysis was performed on beforehand determined and associated clinical variables. Results: In total, 106 participants (age 19 to 89) were included, and 54% of these participants were classified as having FSD. Variables positively associated with FSD were increasing mealtime support needs (p = 0.000), coughing (p = 0.004), cramming food (p = 0.027) and having severe-profound intellectual disability (p = 0.001). The use of antipsychotic medication was negatively associated with FSD (p = 0.024). Conclusion: FSD is common in adults with intellectual disabilities and is associated with mealtime support needs, coughing, cramming food, the severity of intellectual disability, and the use of antipsychotic medication.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Speech and Language Department ASVZ, Care and Service Centre for People With Intellectual Disabilities, Sliedrecht, the Netherlands; 2Department of General Practice and Intellectual Disability Medicine, University Medical Centre, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; 3Department of General Practice and Intellectual Disability Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands; 4Medical Department ASVZ, Care and Service Centre for People With Intellectual Disabilities, Sliedrecht, the Netherlands