Vol. 11, Issue 1, Part C (2025)
An study on prevalence of neurological dysphagia among patients of Durg, Chhattisgarh
An study on prevalence of neurological dysphagia among patients of Durg, Chhattisgarh
Author(s)
Mamta Sinha
Abstract
This study employed a descriptive research method to evaluate the impact of interventions on the prevalence and severity of dysphagia in neurological patients. A purposive sample of 200 respondents was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Pre-test and post-test data categorized dysphagia severity into mild, moderate, and severe cases. The findings reveal a slight improvement post-intervention, with severe dysphagia cases decreasing from 62% to 58%, while moderate cases increased from 33% to 37%. Mild dysphagia prevalence remained constant at 5%. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference in mean dysphagia scores between pre-test (M = 7.5750, SD = 4.64784) and post-test (M = 7.7050, SD = 4.65039), with a t-value of 0.28, indicating no significant change in symptom severity. These results align with previous studies by Smith and Jones (2015), Anderson et al. (2017), and others, emphasizing the limited effectiveness of current therapeutic approaches. The findings suggest that existing interventions provide minor benefits, particularly in reducing severe dysphagia, but fail to produce substantial overall improvements. The study highlights the need for alternative or enhanced treatment strategies, including multimodal approaches and longer intervention periods. Future research should focus on tailored interventions for severe cases and explore novel therapeutic modalities to improve outcomes in dysphagia management.
How to cite this article:
Mamta Sinha. An study on prevalence of neurological dysphagia among patients of Durg, Chhattisgarh. Int J Appl Res 2025;11(1):195-198.