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This study aims to explore the connection between cognitive function and dysphagia in Parkinson's disease.

The Relationship between Clinical Measures of Dysphagia, Self-Reported Symptoms, and Cognition in People with Parkinson’s Disease

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Cross-sectional study examines dysphagia and cognition relationship in Parkinson's disease, suggesting objective measures are crucial for assessment.

This study aims to explore the connection between cognitive function and dysphagia in Parkinson's disease.
Cross-sectional study with 52 participants having Parkinson's disease
Assessment using EAT-10 questionnaire and objective swallowing tests
Bayesian regression models analyzed the relationship between swallowing and cognition.
71% of participants exhibited normal cognition, while 43% indicated risk of dysphagia according to EAT-10 scores.
No significant relationship was found between cognition and swallowing outcomes.
Water-swallowing time affected dysphagia self-report, suggesting its relevance in clinical assessment.

Perry et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study examines dysphagia and cognition relationship in Parkinson's disease, suggesting objective measures are crucial for assessment.