Table 1 Comparison of the swallowing score and its subdomains between single-task and cognitive dual-task conditions.

From: Effects of cognitive and motor dual-tasks on oropharyngeal swallowing assessed with FEES in healthy individuals

 

Baseline

Dual-task

p value

Swallowing score

5 ± 3

6 ± 5

0.118

Premature bolus spillage

3 ± 3

4 ± 3

0.222

Penetration/aspiration

0 ± 0

0 ± 0

n.a

Pharyngeal residue

2 ± 3

2 ± 4

0.359

  1. Mean value ± SD of the swallowing score and its subdomains during single task condition and during cognitive dual-task condition with the p value of the post-hoc comparison.
  2. n.a.  not applicable.
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