A low phase angle determined by bioelectrical impedance analysis is associated with oropharyngeal dysphagia among institutionalized older adults.
Carlos Alberto Reyes-TorresCastillo-Martínez LiliaAniela Giselle Ramos-VázquezDiana Victoria Chávez-MorenoAurora Elizabeth Serralde-ZúñigaPublished in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2021)
A higher prevalence of OD was found. Significant and independent associations were found between low PhA, dependence, and sarcopenia with the presence of OD among institutionalized older persons.